Riparian Planting Guide
Guide to planting along streams, covering site review, plant selection, planting steps and early care. Work through the steps in order and keep notes on what you find along the way.
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The steps on this page
- Review the site and goals
- Walk the planting area
- Choose plants suited to the site
- Order stock early
- Prepare the planting area
- Plant and protect each plant
- Water and weed in early years
- Check survival details
- Record results and replants
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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