Water Gardening: Streams…, 0 by SongsofJoy

SongsofJoy wrote:
First, you have a very nice pond and stream. I can relate to your desire to keep working on it until it's exactly how you want it. I think I change mine a little every year!

As for your question, are you just hoping to make the stream wider or do you have another objective? I think it really depends on what you like. Do you want water to fill the entire width of the stream or would you be fine with some dry spots? When I built my stream, I knew I wanted to see the water, not just wet rocks. My stream is about 3 feet wide in most places, but I placed larger rocks right in the streambed, along the edges. I think this gives it the appearance of having a respectable width, while it also narrows the channel for the water to flow through, creating more water depth.

Another thought might be to consider trying to make it less straight. It's harder to do with a shorter stream, but you could still give it a couple little twists and turns as it cascades down. Again, just thoughts.

Here's my stream from 2 years ago. It's changed a little since, but I didn't take any new pictures last year.