Vegitation on woods roads

[Eljay]

I just finished repairing some of my woods roads that were badly eroded during a nor'easter we had a couple of weeks ago. The roads required regrading and ditching. I'd like to get some vegitation growing on the steeper areas. Most of the roads are in no more than partial sun. What can you suggest?

[WDH]

It is best to keep the road "day-lighted" so that the sun can easily reach the road and accelerate drying after rain events.  I would say maintain 10' on each side of the ditch or road bed and keep that area in grass.  That way, you can periodically mow the road sides to keep the road day-lighted.  I would not allow the road side to grow back up in trees or shrubs.  Keeping the sun on the road makes a huge difference.

[Eljay]

Thanks for your reply. Do you have a specific recommendation on what to plant on the road?

[Texas Ranger]

Talk with your local state agri agent, they will have a standard for your area.

[pineywoods]

Maybe we should send some kudzu roots  ;D