October is Riparian Buffer Month.
A riparian buffer is a simple concept—a vegetated area adjacent to a body of water such as a stream, river, marsh and shoreline.
It may consist of groupings of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials growing between the water’s edge and any alternative land use such as buildings and roads. A buffer is one of the key features in the landscaping of a waterfront property.
A riparian buffer provides multiple levels of protection to a property. The roots of plants, preferably natives, will stabilize the soil on a slope and prevent possible bank collapse. In addition, the plants’ roots take up ground water and upland runoff from storms.
When it rains, a large amount of water may….
