Creek bank landscaping

Q: Our property abuts Nancy Creek and when it floods the sandy creek bank (about 8 ft high) erodes and simply washes down stream. We prefer to plant something that has deep enough roots to stay when the floods come. We face about 300 feet of river bank so whatever we plant has to be

Gabions / stream retention

It's very common for erosion to occur on the banks of streams with a sizable flow of water. Placing rocks in the bank is an effective way to slow or prevent the erosion, and it's one of the easiest techniques to put into practice.

You need to know that all streams in the U.S. are governedby the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Dept. of Natural Resources &State & County Dept…

The calming sounds of water running through a backyard create a respite from the rest of the world. Landscaping ideas for backyard creeks can expand on their beauty.

Got fast-moving water in your yard? I used a combination of landscaping stones and flowering plants to beautify the banks and retain the soil/reduce erosion along the banks of a stream in my back yard. #erosioncontrol

Best Plants for Wet Soil - The wrong plants will most often succumb to root rot. Luckily, there are many shrubs, trees, and plants that like wet soil.

When building driveways, create relatively flat, strong surfaces that can support the weight of vehicles for long periods. If a creek cuts through your property where you need to build a driveway, you have one of three primary options: build a culvert, build a bridge or divert the driveway.

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My backyard dry stream - Jan Johnsen If small is beautiful then....smaller must be more beautiful. At least that is what I tell m...