Designing Swales and Berms to Control Water Runoff and Protect Soil on a Homestead
Shape the ground first: cut shallow infiltration ditches on contour, stack the spoil into low raised ridges, and guide storm surges into soil instead of letting them race downhill. This simple pattern slows sheet flow, spreads moisture across the site, and turns a hard rain into a slow soak that feeds trees, beds, and pasture. […]