What kind of plants are best to plant beside a dry creek bed?
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What kind of plants are best to plant beside, or even in, a dry creek bed? Sometimes it does have water in it when it rains hard. I have plenty of Border Grass to randomly plant and Cannas. Also have plenty of Hosta that I can get for free. I was thinking of some Ornamental Grass might be more appropriate. It run directly from the top level patio area and then down in front of the house so would like to also have some color, if possible. Will be building a small type bridge to go across it to the front steps. Can also use suggestions on a small bridge that would look good. Thank you for any suggestions.
where do you live? Hostas are shade plants. Need to research native plant species that draw pollinators. From looks of mixed deciduous trees in woods it gets cold, how cold, how much rain? you need to plant mixed perennial flowers and some grasses. you can make simple bridge from just some rail road ties but here are ideas/how to https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=backyard+bridge another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It0cCATxJ7E
Here is a list of drought tolerant plants but since I don't know your zone you will have to check that against the list.
https://balconygardenweb.com/24-best-drought-tolerant-plants/
Thanks Lynn.
Location is Eatonton, Georgia.
Will certainly check out those links!
Thanks Jessica... love how you decorated with your flowers!
Thanks Mogie for the link to the list of drought tolerant plants. It will come in handy!
You could also check out your county's extension office, they have master gardeners there.
I agree with Redcatcec's advice. I've received so much good information through the years by working with my County Extension Agent's office.
My knockout roses have done just fine through last years freeze and then the summer drought. In fact they flourished.