Filter strips are narrow strips of grass, shrubs and/or trees that slow runoff water so pollutants like sediment (eroded soil), pesticides and fertilizers can collect in the vegetation and be used by the plants.
(Filter strips; are; narrow strips of grass, shrubs and/or trees that slow runoff water) (narrow strips of grass, shrubs and/or trees; slow; runoff water) (pesticides and fertilizers; can collect; in the vegetation)
Filter strips narrow strips of grass, shrubs and/or trees pesticides and fertilizers
are slow can collect
narrow strips of grass, shrubs and/or trees that slow runoff water
runoff water
in the vegetation