Fill gullies, add mulch where it’s washed away, ensure downspouts are seated in rain barrels, cisterns, or daylight to spread water over the soil.

“Any fill for reconstruction purposes (grading, filling gullies) should be tested for general soil fertility prior to use,” the state said. “It is buyer beware.” Tags ...

“Instead of filling gullies with soil or stone to avoid erosion, we work to prevent the forming of the gullies in the first place. Maintenance is cheaper than repair,” he said.