Building Swales and Contour Beds to Slow and Sink Rainwater
Swales and contour beds are powerful tools that slow, capture, and infiltrate rainwater into the soil rather than letting it run off. These techniques prevent erosion, improve soil moisture, and build resilient, fertile gardens. Managing water on the landscape is essential to regenerative gardening. Over years of gardening in Sonoma Valley, I’ve used swales along…