Backyard Swale
Large section of clients backyard (and neighbors) flooded every rain fall. Historically the area was a cattail wetland, the goal was to control the flooding and return native plants to the area. A large swale was installed by the clients main landscaper, we came in after to add the rocks, mulch, and native plants.
2023
Complete Before and After
Flooding that happened in early Spring before the swale was dug.
The empty swale
Slight decline to the far corner
Lots of awesome rocks!
We dug the stepping stones into the lawn so the clients could easily mow over them
Lots of plants means we need extra hands!
Plants in and ready for mulch!
A button bush and a single cattail will be planted at the deep end in the fall
Finished deep end
Finished "start"
Native swale rain garden with walkway