Planting vegetation can help stabilize slightly or moderately eroding bluffs. Vegetation tends to remove ground water, strengthen soil with roots, and lessen the impact of heavy rain on the bluff face.

The Washington Department of Ecology's guide on vegetative planting techniques contains many techniques applicable to Maine, though plant species will be different. The Maine Natural Areas Program's Natural Landscapes of Maine: A Guide to Natural Communities and Ecosystems provides guidance on existing dominant vegetative species in different landscapes in Maine. A database of plant communities located at coastal headlands can be used as general guidance. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has compiled a listing of native plant species in Maine. For additional information on bluff-appropriate vegetation species and techniques in Maine, consult with local garden centers and landscape architects.

Clearing vegetation from the bluff face can increase erosion, creating a steeper bluff that is more prone to landslide. Removal of vegetation within a shoreland zone to enhance a view may require a permit from the Maine DEP and/or your city or town.