We last wrote about the below-grade drainage mediation at our adobe home ‘Casablanca’ in the Spring of 2024 when we put the cistern in. Before that, we had begun our latest berm adventure while completing the turf stone driveway, forming the long shape from the excavated material. We have a special place in our hearts for berms since we started building them on the edge of our suburban street in Florida out of salvaged concrete curbing (much to our neighbor’s chagrin).
We love berms because they help protect the property from unwanted runoff and flood water, they provide a measure of privacy and soundproofing, and they create an interesting landscaping feature with a change in terrain and elevation.
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