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Benefits of Planting Winter Cover on Bare Soil
[Image: Matthew F Stephens]

Whether one is planting cover crops for wildlife habitat, agricultural, urban, forestry or constructional purposes, this is a great way to prevent erosion and protect water quality while enhancing the soil. The following is a short explanation of some of the advantages of using cover crops.

Creeks and Streams Need Clothes Too
[Image: Image riparian buffers]

Creeks and streams need something over them to keep out or filter harmful outside presences. What creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, etc. need to remain healthy are riparian buffer zones covering them like insulated coveralls on us.