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

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

Discover unique dry creek bed ideas to elevate your garden's beauty and functionality. Find inspiration for your next outdoor project!

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…

I have always wanted to incorporate a dry creek bed into my landscape, and now with the remodel underway, there was no better time to build one.

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 […]