Subject: Re: [permaculture] Looking for good examples of the use of berms and swales & definition of each
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:18:52 -0700
Berms are also effective if you have clay soil and want to plant
anything that likes very well drained soil. Make them about a foot
wide and high, and as long as needed. No soil amendments needed; the
berm keeps water from collecting near the roots.