A dry creek bed is also relatively cheap to install, depending on the length and complexity of the "creek." And, it's something that handy homeowners can do themselves.

Now that you've already marked your dry river bed, the next step is to dig out your dry creek bed to a reasonable depth (12 ...

To create your own dry creek bed, remove all grass and plants in the area where you determine a dry creek bed is needed. Excavate the soil to a depth of 12 to 18 inches.