Creating a Beautiful Dry Creek Bed for Drainage

If you are tired of watching a small lake form in your yard ever year, it may be time to invest in a drainage solution. One of the most cost effective and aesthetically pleasing options is a dry creek bed. Using natural stone, you can build a meandering creek bed in your yard to divert your excess moisture to a storm drain or pond. Here are some of the basics you need to know.

Start High

You want your creek bed to start where the highest point in your yard is or where you have an obvious source of water run-off. If there is a drainage pipe dumping water onto your yard that is where your creek should begin.

Plan Your Path

The beginning and the end of your creek bed should be predetermined by where the water is coming from and where it needs to go. In between, you have some creative say. A curving creek bed will look more natural than a straight line, so try to give your creek bed some curves.

Choose Your Stone

For the stones, you will want a variety of sizes to create a natural looking creek bed. For the bottom of the bed, you can use smaller river rock like river slicks or surge stone. You will want larger river stones to border your bed and boulders for curves and for hiding the drain pipe that may be the source.

A dry creek bed is a lovely way to add beauty and drainage to your landscaping. To get started creating your new creek bed, contact our local landscape supplier to find the right stones for your project.

Posted on behalf of:
Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617

Creating Solid Pathways and Steps with Stone

Stone walkways are a gorgeous introduction to any home. Welcoming a guest with natural looking fieldstone path can make them feel at home. But stone paths and porches are not as simple and elegant as they look. These landscaping beauties take lots of consideration and time to construct. 

Flagstone and Fieldstone for Steps and Pathways

The path up to your front door is the first glimpse anyone has of your home and because of that, choosing what to use can be difficult. Most stone pathways are made up of either flagstone or fieldstone. 

  • Flagstone is cut from rock quarries to make flat surface rock that is perfect for stone walkways and porches and various other landscaping projects. Its flat surface makes it a stable footing for any porch or patio and is perfect for stone stairs.
  • Fieldstone is large slabs of rock found in fields. Fieldstone has a natural beauty to it that many admire. This stone is used in gardens and fireplaces put also works well for paths and patios. 

Both flagstone and fieldstone come in a variety of colors and sizes. Using a mixture of both creates a beautiful path which is highly customizable. Consulting with landscape material suppliers can help you find the right fit for whatever project you are planning. 

If you plan on redoing your walkway and front porch then maybe consider finishing off the look with stone walls enclosing your all stone path. Stone siding for your porch is a simple way to pull together the entire pathway. Flagstone and fieldstone may not be the right pick for this so asking for advice at your landscape supply store can be helpful, when you are unsure of where to start. These experts can always send you down the right path.

Posted on behalf of:
Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617