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Dry creek bed added to front yard.
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Design ideas for a huge traditional hillside landscaping in Raleigh.
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Rainwater ran off the front yard, which is a septic field, toward the house. In addition, downspouts and non guttered roof lines compounded the problem. A dry creek bed was a great solution, both aesthetically and functionally. Aesthetically, it provides a focal point for the front garden. Here, a 'Ryusen' Japanese maple anchors the corner.
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Natural boulders and cobblestone form a dry creek bed in this backyard. This feature is not only aesthetically pleasing, but functional. During the rains, the water is guided through the creek bed and allowed to percolate back into the water table instead of washing it into a drainage system.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in Other for winter.
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in Other for winter.

A dry creek bed is an aesthetic solution to storm water runoff. Riverstone provides structural support while maintaining natural beauty.
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Baltimore.
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Baltimore.

The topography of this large sprawling yard is highlighted with a dry creek bed flowing under a see through corridor of the house to the man made water feature/stream in the backyard.

Dry Creek Bed, Boulder Retaining Wall, Impressions Outdoor Living
This is an example of a mid-sized modern landscaping in Minneapolis.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern landscaping in Minneapolis.

Plantings surround a dry creek bed
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Austin.
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Austin.

Decorative stream bed used to divert water to lake area in front view. Used mexican beach pebble to give appearance of water
Photo of a landscaping in Portland.
Photo of a landscaping in Portland.

Because of the sloping terrain the backyard was always swampy and mushy. Improving the site to enable water to flow through the yard and infiltrate into the ground was a top priority.
The drainage issues were put to rest by building a creek bed from real river rocks.
Bonus – when the stream bed is dry it adds a Zen element to this already tranquil backyard.
Photography by John Wiese
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