Put the runoff to work as a landscape feature.
Rock-lined dry creek beds and planted rain gardens that carry and absorb stormwater while looking like part of the garden.
- Stone: River rock and boulders
- Plants: Native, wet-and-dry tolerant
- Fabric: Weed and soil separation
What it is, and why it matters.
A dry creek bed is a shaped channel of river rock that carries water during storms and looks like a natural stream bed the rest of the time. A rain garden is a shallow, planted depression that absorbs runoff. Together they handle roof and yard water, protect soil and add texture and color. We build them with fabric, graded stone and plants that tolerate both wet and dry.
Around Nashville, with its heavy downpours and clay soils, these features are among the prettiest ways to manage water. We tie them into downspouts and drains and size them for the volume they need to handle.
Four things done right.
Looks like a creek
Natural curves and varied stone.
Handles real flow
Sized for storm volume.
Planted for resilience
Natives that tolerate wet and dry.
Ties into downspouts
Water arrives where you designed it.
From first visit to dry creek beds & rain gardens.
- 01
Plan the flow
Trace runoff and choose the route.
- 02
Dig and line
Shape the channel and lay fabric.
- 03
Place the stone
Set boulders and river rock naturally.
- 04
Plant and mulch
Add plants and finish edges.
Dry Creek Beds & Rain Gardens across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Dry Creek Beds & Rain Gardens: common questions
Does a dry creek bed really work?
Yes, for surface runoff, when it is sized and graded correctly and ends at a safe outlet or rain garden.
What plants go in a rain garden?
Native grasses, sedges, irises and shrubs that tolerate periodic flooding and dry spells. We choose based on sun and soil.
How do I get a price for dry creek beds & rain gardens?
Fill in the form or call 615-431-3789. We schedule a free visit, measure and review your ideas and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about dry creek beds & rain gardens?
A free visit and a written proposal. A real person calls back, usually the same day.