Dry pond ideas

How to Make a Dry Pond: You may have heard of a dry creek as part of a landscape. It gives the feel of a water feature without actually using water. Some are designed to fill when there is sufficient rain. Others are strickly for appearance. I inst…

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

A beautiful way to catch runoff: How to build a dry stream. Try a design that implies the idea of water, but doesn’t require any maintenance. A dry stream is a landscaping design that looks like a decorative garden feature, even though it is also a practical solution to garden runoff. #gardentherapy #landscaping #gardendiy

I collected rocks from the woods and bought the footbridge on line. I found the neat stork at Lowes. Yes, Lowes is my favorite store. I had the stone delivered…

What we have so far, my husband was playing with the rocks, going to install liner in a few days. Question, I know the pump just litterally pumps water...

Small Backyard Ponds Ideas: Discover stone borders, aquatic plants, and unique pond shapes.

Discover 71 creative pond ideas to transform your garden into a serene retreat. Explore designs with waterfalls, aquatic plants, fish, and unique features to suit any garden style.

Create an eye-catching, water-diverting dry creek bed for your yard and watch your drainage woes disappear.

Discover the art of creating a peaceful sanctuary in your backyard with affordable and easy DIY pond ideas. From charming rock ponds to nature-inspired designs, transforming your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis is simpler than you think. Enhance the beauty of your garden while providing a haven for wildlife by building your very own water feature. Unwind to the calming melodies of flowing water right in your backyard retreat. Say hello to ultimate relaxation and natural beauty!

I’ve been building a wildlife pond. In Part 1, I ran through the first steps, which mostly involved digging a huge hole and moving loads of soil around. The next steps proved to be both fun and frustrating! So, you’ve got a big hole, you’ve put in your pond underlay and liner, and you’ve filled it with water. What next? Well, now comes the…

One thing our farm was missing when we moved here six years ago was any surface water -- a stream, pond or otherwise. In 2015 we decided to put in a small pond to grow some wetlands plants and to benefit wildlife. It was so simple, yet research online made ponds out to be complicated, expensive, tec

DIY dry creek bed for drainage that's both functional and gorgeous! Learn how to create a natural-looking dry river bed or dry stream to solve yard drainage issues while adding rustic charm. These creek bed projects are perfect for redirecting water flow and enhancing your landscape. Ready to tackle this easy weekend project? Save for Later! 🛠️🌿

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

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A container water garden is a great way to add beauty to your landscape without needing the space, time, or energy required for an in-ground water feature. Containerized water gardens are easy to make and maintain. They host plants, birds, frogs, and insects. Check out our article to get some inspiring gardening tips and ideas for container water gardens, including how to maintain them and how to DIY your own.