Your canal system sounds awesome. I could not use that here due to the open water aspect (don’t want to attract skeeters). This system is supposed to save 70% on water.
Lie down when you're very relaxed. Close your eyes. Envision what you want. Then play girl and grab one of those "really, really smart male neighbors', and let him show you how it's done.
I just happen to have a degree in engineering.