A tubular mesh enclosure (1040) formed from a mesh material having a nominal opening size of less than 0.5 inches. The mesh enclosure has opposing pair of ends (1042, 1044) with at least one end (1044) being sealed. A filling (1010) is surrounded by the tubular mesh enclosure with the enclosure defining a length and a generally non-circular longitudinal cross-section defining a major width. A ratio of the length to the width greater than approximately 40.
This application claims priority to, and incorporates herein by reference in its entirety, the following pending U.S. Patent Applications: Ser. No. 60/449,415, titled "Netting-Reinforced Turf Systems and Methods", filed 24 Feb. 2003; Ser. No. 10/208,631, titled "Device, System, and Method for Controlling Erosion", filed 29 Jul. 2002 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,226,240; and Ser. No. 60/392,430, titled "Agricultural Device", filed 28 Jun. 2002.
