Northeast Gardening: thoughts needed, 1 by onewish1

onewish1 wrote:
ok I have this area that really bugs me.... I understand it's function but can't it be pretty at the same time?... I know this is an old picture (before anything was planted) but the best shot I have right now for the spot i am talking about... I obviously avoided taking pictures of it because it rubs me..... the gravel behind the wall that leads to the drains.... what about building a raised bed of some kind to still allow the water to flow and hide the fact that it's there... I have tons of blue stone laying around... I keep thinking but not sure how to do it and still allow the water to pass though.... do you guys think if I build up blue stone in front of that area it would block the water flow?... then I thought if I leave gaps between the bottom rows it might work.... just wondering if you guys had any ideas