Understand Swales In LESS THAN 3 MINUTES

A permaculture swale on contour is a water management feature used in permaculture and sustainable agriculture practices. It is a trench or channel dug on the contour line of a landscape to capture and slow down water runoff. By placing the swale along the contour, it helps to prevent erosion, retain water, and distribute it evenly across the landscape.

The swale acts as a temporary reservoir, allowing water to infiltrate the soil, replenish groundwater, and provide moisture to plants in the surrounding area. This helps in improving soil fertility, conserving water, and supporting the growth of diverse plant species.

The design of a permaculture swale takes into account the natural contours of the land to maximize its efficiency in capturing and utilizing water. It is an essential element in permaculture design, promoting sustainability, and resilience in agricultural systems while minimizing the need for external inputs like irrigation
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[SawyerWolfe]

Great video! Idk how you explained a feature of permaculture without the word salad but buddy you sure did it! Respect.

[hermanhale]

Somehow I watched videos about swales for years and never realized "on the contour" means you don't want them to drain. Even though I dug ditches across my yard to catch and hold water, and they do, I just thought of it as a way to break up the water and not have a big mud puddle in the middle of the yard during the winter. I dug them on the sides of my garden beds, and hoped they would help keep the garden moist during the summer, but once it gets over 90 degrees everything dries up.

[sarahkirbach]

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[terryjohnson]

Great information to plan in your garden.

[beckytanner]

Excellent explanation. I had no clue what a swale was!

[LoveFoundation]

Is covering large patches of uncultivated land with black plastic sheeting a new permaculture technique? I hadn't seen that one before.

[FourthWayRanch]

They're great for breeding mosquitoes

[undefinednull]

Can someone explain because it's confusing. How is this supposed to keep water for longer when ditches are used to lower the water level below the ground - this is how swamps etc are converted into farmland (which is a crime against Nature).