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.

Whew! At last we are getting some serious rain in the north state this season. We all agree that rainwater is precious — so why do we try so hard to move it off our property? On city and suburban lots ...

Many farmers and gardeners have heard the term bio-swale, but the exact definition—much less how and why to build one—is elusive for most. To get right to the point, a bio-swale is basically a fancy ...

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 ...

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 ...