Is there a "swale" in your future? Human-created artificial swales are becoming more popular in our arid region as landscapers and others recognize the water-saving benefits they can provide.

Today I’m putting my modified Chinese tilt bucket to the test for the first time on my John Deere 50ZTS mini excavator. I’m ...

How much rainwater have you kept in your yard so far this season? It's not too late to start harvesting it. Indeed, this is the best time to do some simple earthworks to take advantage of free ...

There are a number of nature-based solutions used for retaining or diverting surface runoff, especially during a downpour. One of them is “earth swale”, which refers to a landscaping technique used ...

Innovations ranging from Econauts and drought tolerant bio-swale landscaping to organic foods and hydration stations that eliminate the need for disposable water bottles Innovations ranging from ...

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