Dry creek design

Discover five stunning dry creek-bed designs that can transform your garden and solve drainage issues.

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.

I really wanted to put a dry river bed here - eventually to go up the edge of the lawn as a border - but definitely down in front of the lower garden. I read several blogs about how to do this project (most claiming to do one in a weekend!), but I knew I would have to end up doing it my way…the way

Dry streams are a unique, sustainable way to incorporate natural rock in a garden. We've prepared some stylish ideas to do that.

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

Current State of the Creek. Two stone bridges, rough mounds, boulders not yet in place. It took me three six-hour days to get this far, r...

Transform your yard with DIY dry riverbed landscaping ideas that create a serene escape. These designs offer both beauty and practical solutions for managing yard water flow effectively.

Rain Gardens: Answering the Rallying Cry, “Slow it, spread it, sink it!” With climate change, we are seeing more rain coming at one time, more massive storms, more extended storms, and more frequent storms. Damage to homes and landscapes is increasing and it demands proper attention to our landscape design. And we know these past […]

Dry creek beds can be functional as well as beautiful! Have you ever thought of building one but don’t know where to start? Here is the process we went through to build ours, as well as some additional inspiration!

Renaissance Park, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Now that I've made some headway on my own dry creek bed, I feel prepared to share a few of my tips for making it look better than an awkward ribbon of rocks. It isn't finished and probably never will, but still wanted to share some pointers. But first you might be wondering... 'What is a dry creek bed, and why do I need one?' During a rain, dry creek beds collect and channel water. Good question. A dry creek bed is a glorified and gussied up-ditch that collects and diverts rainwater away…

In 2022, the Kraichgau town of Eppingen will celebrate the Baden-Württemberg Garden Show for one summer under the motto “Summer, the town and you”. As part of extensive urban development measures, a permanently green parkland will be created around the lovingly restored old town for residents and guests. With its distinctive, creamy-light lime-sandstone masonry, the […]

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Paige Payne | Dry Creeks and Bioswales Are features in almost every single landscape design I create. Dry creeks slow and sink water into the soil where... | Instagram

A Dry Streambed gives you the look and feel of a water feature, but without the water; it can be a seasonal drainage area, disguised as a focal point