Abstract: An erosion control blanket comprises a layer of sand, a layer of polyethylene, a blanket layer, a soil-less mixture layer, and a seed mixture. The components are disposed in a blanket of a predetermined configuration, and rolled or folded. A method of making the blanket comprises the steps of constructing a frame, adding a layer of sand inside the frame, adding a layer of polyethylene over the sand layer, adding a blanket layer over the polyethylene, adding a layer of soil-less mixture over the blanket layer, adding a seed mixture to the soil-less mixture, aging the components, and harvesting the aged components. The step of aging preferably includes the steps of adding fertilizer, adding a water retention substance, and watering the components. Preferably, a poly film covers the frame. The step of harvesting preferably includes the steps of cutting the aged components into a predetermined configuration, and rolling or folding the cut components.