Workshops & Demonstrations - Washtenaw County: Nichols Arboretum Site
Bank Seeding

Seed from a variety of native grass and forb species was collected from locations in the Arboretum to use in seeding the banks of the demonstration site. Seed was separated by species height, with a shorter species mix prepared for the upper portion of the river bank, and a taller species mix for the lower portion. This was done to allow for unimpeded views of the river from the top of the bank, while still providing soil stabilization and erosion control.

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Erosion blanket has been rolled back to expose soil for seeding.

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A tall native plant seed mix was placed on the lower portion of the bank (below red line).

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A short native plant seed mix was placed on the upper portion of the bank (above red line).