Creative Ways to Landscape Around a Rain Chain

River rock is a simple and natural choice for landscaping around a rain chain. It provides excellent drainage and helps prevent soil from becoming muddy or washed away when rainwater reaches the ground. Choose stones in colors and sizes that complement your home and existing landscape.

If you have mulch or pine straw flower beds, we recommend adding an area of river rock at the bottom of the chain and along the path where the water naturally flows into your yard. This will break the fall of water and avoid messy washout. We offer a Rain Chain Anchor Stake to help anchor your rain chain in this type of landscape. 

A decorative basin or dish is a great choice, especially when paired with a copper rain chain. The basin catches and disperses water while adding an attractive finishing touch. It can also function as an anchor, helping keep the bottom of the rain chain securely in place. We offer a variety of dishes and basins that come with a loop and some lightweight copper or aluminum chain to anchor your rain chain. You can either add drainage holes to the basin or let it fill with rainwater. 

Choosing the right plants for your your environment and unique landscape is an important factor to help ensure proper drainage around the base of your rain chains. Surrounding the chain with flowers, grasses, or other water-friendly plants can help integrate it naturally into your yard. Plants also add color, texture, and visual interest to your overall landscaping, while preventing erosion. 

For a more personal touch, use your own pots and planters to anchor the rain chain. Decorative pottery can complement the style of your home while creating an attractive collection around the water runoff area. You can even experiment with different sizes, shapes, and colors to create a look that is uniquely yours.