There are various methods of controlling soil erosion. These methods can broadly be classified under two main heads- cover methods and barrier methods. Here we are going to discuss only about the cover methods.

Under cover methods, those methods are included that help in protecting soil from the ill effects of rain. These methods even help in improving the soil fertility and so they are very important. Few cover methods are explained as under:

1. Mulching: Under this method, soil present between the growing plants is properly covered with a thick layer of organic matter like rice leaves, grass, straw and leaves. As a result of cover, soil erosion is prevented and it serves other purposes as well, like it helps in keeping the soil moist, hampers the growth of weeds and adds manure.
   
   
2. Mixed cropping: Under this method, as the name suggests, variety of crops are grown together to help reduce the impact of soil erosion from the splash of rain. Here all crops are grown in alternate rows so as to keep the soil intact.
   
   
3. Green manures and cover crops: Cover crops are a sort of living munch. These plants (usually legumes) are grown to cover the soil and keep a check on the growth of weeds. Legumes are grown most of the times under the slow maturing crops or fruit trees.
   
   
4. Early planting: Soil erosion can also be prevented with the help of early planting. If the sowing is done at the time of rainy season then damage from the splash of rain if beyond imagination. To prevent this situation, early planting is done that helps in shortening the period when the soil is bare, so as to prevent soil erosion.
   

The above mentioned are few cover methods that are really useful in soil erosion control. If these methods are adopted well in time, then soil erosion or damage from the soil erosion can be controlled to a very large extent.

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