1. Build a dry creek bed Dry creek beds are one of the cheapest alternatives to a French drain. You can think of a swale like ...
It’s also good to stay aware of anything buried in your yard like pipes or other lines - I’ve seen homeowners accidentally hit things while digging a French drain.' 3. Dig a swale for simple ...
Highway swales are ditches that collect and carry runoff during rainstorms, providing modest pollutant removal. Traditional turfgrass linings in swales are not effective in areas with shallow ...