The dark cool grey of the Mexican Beach Pebbles creates the look of a flowing river. This dry creek bed acts as a channel to direct stormwater across the backyard. A beautiful way of eliminating erosion problems and soggy ground. This Asian inspired landscape blends nicely with both natural and modern landscapes styles.

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.

Boulders build up the sides of the creek beds while specimen conifers, ornamental grasses and perennials soften the hardscape. The stone slab bridge provides access to the backyard. Photo by Jay Sifford.

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Decorative creek bed created to divert water off of driveway into garden. Used mexican beach pebble to give appearance of water
Design ideas for a landscaping in Portland.

Dry Creek bed
Photo of a rustic landscaping in Austin.

Moss covered stumps were found on the property and moved to the edge of the dry creek bed. Photo by Jay Sifford
Inspiration for an asian landscaping in Charlotte.

Plantings surround a dry creek bed
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Austin.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Boston.

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A dry creek bed was installed for interest and to help with water run-off issues. Six different sizes of stone were used in order to create a more authentic creek bed. Photo by Jay Sifford.

Stacy Kirby
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Atlanta.

This creek bed is different from our norm. It was inspired by the metaphorical creek beds seen in some Japanese gardens. Small pieces of flagstone were set on end in polymeric sand to mimic the rapid and sometimes chaotic flow of water over rapids and around boulders. Photo by Jay Sifford.

Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Boston.

A design heavy on woodland plants acts to soften the lines of the creek bed. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Photo of a transitional landscaping in Charlotte.

Stacy Kirby
Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in Atlanta.

A long view of the Japanese-inspired dry creek bed. In this photo, you can see how the metaphorical flow of water as mimicked by the stacked-on-end flagstone constricts, then expands as it responds to the larger boulders and plants on the bank. Photo by Jay Sifford.

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