Vetiver Systems Hawaii services

Although the site will dictate the way Vetiver is planted, to stabilize slopes, Vetiver is most commonly installed in multiple horizontal rows   on the contour (width) of the slope. Properly installed, and depending on soil, sun and water conditions, Vetiver flourishes and requires minimal maintenance. Within weeks, it forms dense walls that filter and slow the velocity of rushing water and trap topsoil and silt that otherwise would slide or be swept away as runoff. Sediment captured at the face of the hedge ultimately forms natural terraces, transforming otherwise unproductive land into a rich, fertile resource.