Downspout landscaping is part of those garden upgrades that are not only good for improving the curb appeal of the home. They are also very essential for the good condition of the garden and the planted kinds.
Downspouts guide the rainwater from the gutter to the ground, making sure that the water doesn’t accumulate and flood the soil. In other cases, the water going down the spouts can be utilized for watering plants in a garden bed, created next to it.
Take a look at the creative downspout landscaping ideas to use practically in your own garden.
The drainage pipe has been transformed into the source of rain water for a garden stream. The dry creek bed has been shaped with rocks. A large rock stays right beneath the opening of the spout to create a waterfall effect.
The soil around the stream is beautifully planted with ornamental grass to give the garden creek a natural look.