How to make a ditch look nice?

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I have a street drain run-off ditch in my backyard that floods a river when it rains, but when dry, is an eyesore. I need to make it look pretty & natural, but in a cost effective way. Bringing in piles of rocks are expensive, not to mention, would ruin my mower blades when mowing, when I cut close.  I need ideas. Thanks.

Dawn Doe Brown · Answer

Throw in wildflower seeds. This looks beautiful and attracts butterflies and bees.

Michelle Helmeczy · Answer

I thought about that too but that is too wild & out of control. I want it to look manicured, plus it's by our house & I don't want bees that close.

Ellis · Answer

How about ferns? When I visited a friend in the country, there was a drainage ditch along his road. Ferns were growing all along the ditch, seemingly self-propagating, and they looked beautiful, plus no flowers to attract bees.

There are some ferns that can take a bit of sun, as long as they get enough moisture. You could plant a few different ones and see which ones do best.

Michelle Helmeczy · Answer

hmm that's interesting. I think I would fear a snake hiding place. The only thing I see a problem there with it is it's a street run-off drain, It would get all sorts of trash (drink bottles, newspapers, etc) that might get clogged up in it. Then I would have to go clean the area through all the ferns ... And now I'm back to the snake thought. Lol

Tam 15076171 · Answer

My daughter had a drainage ditch like this and they laid out bags of sakrete and after they got it the way they wanted it they cut a slit in each bag and wet them down after they harden you just take the bag off and it really looks good.

Chakka1 · Answer

hard to see from the picture, just how the clamps go on to secure.

Mogie · Answer

12 Easy Ways You Can Make a Drainage Ditch Look Good!

https://growyouryard.com/12-easy-ways-you-can-make-a-drainage-ditch-look-good/

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