Swale (landform) - Wikipedia The term "swale" or "beach swale" is also used to describe long, narrow, usually shallow troughs between ridges or sandbars on a beach, that run parallel to the shoreline
How to Create a Drainage Swale - This Old House A swale should carry water to a place where it can be released safely, such as a garden bed with good drainage or a buried dry well; allowing it to be absorbed on-site, rather than flow into a storm drain, is important for protecting natural waterways
How to Dig a Swale for Irrigation and Runoff Management - wikiHow Digging swales is an excellent technique for rainwater harvesting Swales capture and transport surface runoff, nourishing plants and reducing erosion The berms beneath them make great fertile planting beds, and best of all, many swales can be dug by hand, which means they don’t cost anything!
What Are Swales and Why They Matter in Modern Landscaping A swale is essentially a low-lying, gently sloped trench or channel lined with grass or vegetation It’s designed to capture, slow, and redirect stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, or yards