Riparian meadows work hand in hand with riparian forest buffers, helping protect soils and providing valuable habitat for insect-eating birds. They also help keep both annual and perennial weeds in check, giving newly planted shrubs and trees a better chance to take root and grow strong.

Be careful to protect against aggressive invasives like reed canary grass and Japanese knotweed.

To get riparian meadows established right, we recommend the three-pass method. For best results, use our three-pass method. And it’s a good idea to consult with an ecologist to guide the way.