Wholesale Brush Layers

Brush Layers – Natural Erosion Control & Soil Stabilization Plants

Brush Layers are a reliable solution for ecological restoration. Landscapers, conservation experts, and restoration specialists use them to stabilize slopes, strengthen streambanks, and prevent soil erosion naturally. Each bundle contains live woody cuttings from native plants that root quickly and grow deep, interlocking roots. This creates a living barrier that slows water and holds soil in place.

What Are Brush Layers?

Brush layering is a bioengineering method that utilizes bundles of live woody cuttings placed horizontally in shallow trenches on areas prone to erosion. As these cuttings take root and grow, they create thick vegetation that strengthens the soil and helps the landscape remain healthy over time. People use this method for streambank restoration, slope stabilization, land reclamation, and erosion control because it is effective, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.

Why Choose TN Nursery Brush Layers

At Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, our brush layer bundles feature carefully selected native plant cuttings, including willow, red maple, dogwood, elderberry, and river birch. These species are well-suited to root and grow in disturbed soils. Each bundle, typically containing 25 cuttings, is carefully selected to root firmly, grow quickly, and adapt well to local environments.
  • Skilled nursery growers cultivate our native plants with decades of experience in plant propagation.
  • We offer eco-friendly solutions that restore landscape stability without the need for invasive engineered structures.
  • Our brush layers are versatile and suitable for various applications, including conservation, erosion control, land reclamation, wetland buffer plantings, and other uses.

How Brush Layers Work

When installed correctly, brush layers can:
  1. Slow surface water flow, reducing erosive forces on bare soil.
  2. Encourage rapid root growth, binding soil particles together.
  3. Develop into dense living vegetation, thereby improving habitat quality and visual appeal.
  4. Support long-term stability, outperforming temporary erosion control fabrics or rock armoring.
This living method is sustainable and fits easily into planting plans for natural landscapes and restoration projects.

Installation and Care Tips

Place brush layers at key spots on slopes and banks, set them in shallow trenches, and cover them with soil. Water them regularly after planting, keep them safe from heavy foot traffic, and check on them periodically to help them grow well and stay healthy.