Wicking beds
Constructed from cypress pine,
the natural oils leeched prevents the need of treating the timber for
rot. A reservoir is placed in the bottom of the bed which holds 140litres
of water (filled from our rain water tank). A wicking process (capillary
action) allows plants to draw water from the reservoir below the bed, minimising the amount of water evaporated to the environment, thus maximising the use of the water stored below.
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