If you are landscaping slopes or banks in your yard, consider growing ground cover plants to prevent soil erosion. Heavy rainfall can cause the land to shift and slide without binding the soil, which is a worry particularly if you have a sloping bank near your home.
In addition, the spreading habit of these plants will help to protect the soil from sun damage, which can also erode the soil by drying out the upper layers. Over time, this will transform the soil into a loose fine dust, liable to shift during heavy rain or strong winds.
