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Dry Creek Bed

"When we finished installing a patio in our backyard, we were left with a lonely patch of grass on one side. It didn’t really make sense to get out a lawn mower every week to mow such a small area. More importantly, not using electricity to cut the grass – or water to keep it green – was the sustainable way to go! Our solution was to install this dry creek bed to replace the grass."
Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting
NotesAll it takes is a little imagination, and a green outlook, to transform a boring yard into a zen oasis! I hope this project has inspired you to 'green' your garden in more ways than one!
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