Dry Creeks, Riverbeds & Drainage

Drainage doesn't have to be an eye sore. These landscapes have included creeks and drainage into the overall design in a beautiful way, allowing homeowners to delight in the nature that water and native plants attract.

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Drainage Solutions

DON'T LET APRIL SHOWERS DAMPEN YOUR SPIRIT 💦 Time to take care of improper drainage issues that are wreaking havoc on your property and your outdoor lifestyle. The type of drainage solution required is based on the issue at hand. Surface Drainage - redirects rainwater by creating swales Turf Drainage - installed under lawns to make them more usable Channel Drains - collects water under the pavement French Drains - a trench that carries excess water down and away Yard Drains - collects water to carry it to municipal systems Dry Wells - underground catchment system to collect water and disperse it slowly Drain Line Scoping - view existing drainage system to find issues #RPtransforms #landscaping #flooding #drainagesolutions #properdrainage

a small wooden bridge in the middle of a garden with lots of plants and rocks

Rock Garden Landscaping

Rain, Rain...Flow Away

Excessive rainfall leaves many landscapes drowning in storm water. With pre-planning and creative design, there are steps you can take to mitigate the effects of too much rain on your landscape: French drain, dry creek, water garden, bog, etc., are effective drainage solutions.

Effective And Attractive Rainwater Runoff

When an abundance of rain drowns your landscape, creating an efficient rainwater runoff system that blends into your landscape solves the issue ... beautifully. (📷 Margaret Rajic) #RPtransforms #landscapesolutions #drainagesystem

a garden filled with lots of different types of plants and flowers next to a house

Drainage Trench Landscaping

Plants That Help With Water Drainage

Storm Water Drainage Landscapes

Landscape For Drainage Problems

Dry Riverbed Landscaping Drainage Ditch

Beautiful Property

The Landscape

Native Plants

PROPER DRAINAGE KEEPS YOUR LANDSCAPE HEALTHY AND ATTRACTIVE

Proper grading and drainage are essential for a safe, healthy and beautiful property. Efficiently draining water away from the house protects the foundation and basement from costly damage. Pooling water in the yard can impact plant viability and increase the chances for insect and disease problems. A well designed and implemented grading and drainage plan will address all these issues in a way that blends with the landscape.

a river surrounded by lots of trees and rocks

ROSBOROUGH PARTNERS-TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES

This well designed retention pond wears fall well. #landscaping

a stream running through a lush green forest filled with lots of plants and rocks,

Backyard With Creek Natural

Dry Creek Plants

Making A Dry Creek Bed

Man Made Stream In Yard

Following the natural water flow works with nature and gives landscaped creek beds an organic feel.

a bench sitting in the middle of a lush green forest filled with plants and rocks

Creeks and drainage can be an attractive addition to the landscape when implemented into a beautiful design.

Landscaping With River Rock And Boulders

Stone Swale

River Rock Landscaping

Dry creek beds turn to running rivers during the rainy seasons. Lining the natural low areas with stone allows for easy runoff and less mud. Installing plant species that are native to that wet/dry environment creates a natural wildlife habitat and a beautiful addition to any landscape.