Dry river bed landscaping

DRY RIVER BEDS

Learn how to create a beautiful and functional dry streambed in your garden to mitigate stormwater runoff and add a stunning focal point.

Pre-computers, pre-video games and with only 5 or 6 TV stations to choose from and NO central air.......summer as a child was all outdoors. From early morning until the fireflies stopped, our imaginations were on all cylinders with nature taking the leading role. Not so these days. When my nephews were small and came to vacation at our home, I was thrilled at the adventures we could provide; a massive tree with branches to the ground (instant fort), a winding creek, pool with diving board…

Whether you call them dry stream, creek or river beds, these rock and boulder landscape elements divert water and look lovely doing it.

Make your drainage problems disappear with a dry river bed, filtering excess rainwater and hydrating the surrounding plants.

in landscape ideas, drainage is needed. Excess water in a landscape if it cannot be disposed of properly will damage the landscape itself. So, among several drainage ideas for landscapes, you can apply a dry creek bed.

When it comes to the garden, growing plants is not all. Ever thought of renovating your garden? There are many designs that make the look of the garden more attractive. If you are on the track to finding your own inspiration, the post today is for you. Maybe a dry creek bed or dried upstream is what you looking for.

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