In a preferred embodiment an apparatus for securing an erosion control blanket to the ground, the erosion control blanket is placed on the ground by an erosion blanket installation device. The apparatus includes a support member secured to the erosion blanket installation device and a lever arm rotatably attached at a first end to the support member. The apparatus further includes a gun assembly rotatably attached to a second end of the lever arm, wherein the gun assembly includes a gun capable of fastening the erosion control blanket to the ground with fasteners and a wheel capable of rolling over the erosion control blanket.