Rocks have always been a part of a garden to make it look more natural, beautiful and appealing. Dry creek beds are one such garden design idea that offers a soothing look to your plot. It is becoming an integral part of gardens today for the same reason. Moreover, it is the best way to beautify even an arid area. It is effective even for areas with good rainfall. All you need to do is choose appropriate plants. In case, there is any drainage problem in the backyard then dry creek beds is just perfect to fix this issue. Even otherwise, it is a great idea to spruce up the yard. So, if are planning to add a dry creek bed to your garden, here are some ideas that will give you a little inspiration. Have a look and add your creativity to make a better dry creek bed.
Dry Creek Bed Design Ideas:
1. Bed Of Rocks Pathway
Want to layout a natural looking pathway to your small garden area in the backyard, then this dry creek bed that is laid-out with large pieces of rocks and luscious greenery will be a good idea. Add some curves to the pathway make it more natural. The shrubbery along the pathway, the grass in-between the flat rocks that makeup the pathway, the boulders that add structure to the landscape, the gravel filling and pebbles all make this rock bed pathway natural and yet interesting.
2. Striking Japanese Style
Rocks are an important element in Japanese garden and are used to represent many things such as water and islands in Japanese gardening. So if you want to create a stunning waterfall or a stream in your garden, then try this idea; Clear the creek bed area and start filling the same with flat stones turned on their sides. Fill the stones in the form of a line. The creek bed will look spectacular and will become the most stand-out feature in the garden.
3. Mix Of Natural Stones
Rocks come in different colors, size and shape naturally. So why not use these features to create a magnificent feature in the garden; just two different kinds of stones that vary in shade and shape is enough to do the job. Line the rocks in beds lined with plants; line them in such a way that the dark colored rocks are at the bottom and the light colored ones are on the top to show off the contrast well.
4. Color Play
Colors are fun and options are many. If you want to add a personal touch to the usual cry creek bed, it can be done effortlessly with the help of colored stones or glass or even glass balls. Simply line the beds with stones and plant the plants of choice along the borders and fill in the space between the border plants with colored stones; choose brightly colored stones to create visual interest. You can also place glass balls of various colors along with the stones for creating a unique visual flare.
5. Simple Bed With A Bridge
Simple is always beautiful so why complicate and think too much to beautify the garden. First line the creek bed with small rocks. Place flat stone over the small rocks wherever required to make it easier and safe to walk through it. Add a small wooden bridge to break up the monotony and add some character and interest. Easy and beautiful, isn’t it?