As the weather warms earlier than expected, I’m questioning whether the swales in my front yard are the best use of energy or if I should instead focus on enriching the sandy soil, caring for the existing plants, and shifting my efforts to create a more private backyard space. 🌿☀️

I’ve started building swales in the front garden, though I’m now exploring whether a Hugelkultur system might be a better fit for my small urban space.