Dry river bed garden ideas

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 I always do it…on the fly!

Check out these wonderful garden path ideas for inspiration, which range from stepping stones and bricks to decking and gravel alternatives.

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

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.

A dry creek bed garden is a great way to add a rustic, natural feel to any garden. Discover inspiring ideas for your garden.

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…

DRY RIVER BEDS

Discover how dry creek bed landscaping ideas can elevate your outdoor space into a serene haven, perfect for relaxation and admiration.

If there's an area of your yard that is collecting water, a french drain is a a great solution to redirect the water to a different location of your property. Here's a step by step tutorial for getting this done!