Swales Flashcards
1
Q
Conventional swales are
A
Set off contour to push water away
2
Q
Swales on contour
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Slow and infiltrate water to your garden
3
Q
Swales go about anywhere needed, as long as
A
Slop doesn’t exceed 3:1 ratio
4
Q
3:1 ratio is
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Doesn’t drop more that 1 foot every 3 feet
5
Q
For steep slopes, use
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Terraces
6
Q
Over flow
A
A spot where rain can flow over swale bed in heavy rain
7
Q
Sod def
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Portion of ground with grass still in it
8
Q
First layer in berm
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Flipped sod
9
Q
On top of the sod
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Pile up the dirt from swale trench
10
Q
Ratio compost/soil swale bed
A
2/3 soil 1/3 compost
