posted 11 years ago
Yes, but only started this year.
To do it "right" you really need to double dig--dig down first to place the wood then dig the swale and place all that dirt on the wood. That is a fair bit more machine (or shovel and back) time.
I haven't figured out an easy efficient way to do it as a DIY or one-machine rental. I know how to do it with a whole crew, but that is a lot of money in one beg chunk and only makes sense on a LARGE project.
I really hope someone shares an easy answer, because I do believe they make better swales.
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