Sentences with phrase «collects excess water»

But Homestead Economics has a neat video of their rainwater garden system, which collects stormwater runoff from a long dirt driveway, diverts it to carefully designed grow beds surrounded by a berm, and then collects any excess water in a retention pond for future irrigation.

The large holes in the bin allow for fast drying, and the base collects excess water that can be poured out later.

Finally, the corners of the tray are shaped to collect excess water to be easily poured out in between drying sessions.

Not exact matches

Easily holds items upright for drying while excess water collects in bottom tray.

Water harvesting by collecting excess rain run - off for instance in cisterns — for supplementary irrigation during dry spells — is a common traditional approach in some regions such as the Sahel region in Africa, but is under - used in many other semi-arid regions such as Asia and North America.

Many protozoa have contractile vacuoles, which collect and expel excess water, and extrusomes, which expel material used to deflect predators or capture prey.

The framework, made in part of recycled plastic, allows for «maximum efficiency in a small area,» with excess water from higher plants trickling down to lower ones and eventually being collected by more PET parts at the bottom.

Keeping a pitcher by the sink to collect excess cooking water or the water that usually goes to waste waiting for the proper temperature is perfect for putting on our lawn and gardens.

Excess water will collect in the saucer when you water, until the plant needs it... much easier to change out plants, or take them outdoors for a rain shower:) Great post, as always!!