BUILDING SWALES FOR FRUIT TREES AT MY OFF-GRID HOMESTEAD IN NORTHERN ARIZONA скачать в хорошем качестве

BUILDING SWALES FOR FRUIT TREES AT MY OFF-GRID HOMESTEAD IN NORTHERN ARIZONA

What is a Swale? A swale is a shallow, broad, and vegetated channel in the ground that can be natural or human-made. Swales can be used to collect, redirect, store, or convey water runoff, filter pollutants, and increase rainwater infiltration. They are often used to channel stormwater from streets or sidewalks to rain gardens or basins. Swales can also be used to mimic the water-collecting abilities of forest mulch. What is the half moon farming system? The technique is similar to Zai pits in terms of its purpose. Half-moons are semi-circular wide-open basins used to collect runoff water. The mouth of the half-moons must face a slope where rainwater will flow during precipitation events. Water will be trapped in the pit to irrigate crops. Definition of "Off-Grid": Off-the-grid or off-grid is a characteristic of buildings and a lifestyle designed in an independent manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. The term "off-the-grid" traditionally refers to not being connected to the electrical grid, but can also include other utilities like water, gas, and sewer systems, and can scale from residential homes to small communities.