Water Features / Gardens
The first impression we get from a water garden setting is the calming sound of trickling water. People are naturally drawn to look toward the source of that reassuring sound as the first noticeable starting point in viewing and appreciating the garden as a whole.
The different types of water features:
- fountains (sold as a readymade unit)
- ponds with waterfall (higher maintenance)
- pondless waterfall (low maintenance)
- bubbling stones (low maintenance)
- water walls (low maintenance)
- swimming pool waterfalls (as part of)
- pool’s circulation system, no maintenance)
Introducing a water feature into your garden does have benefits. The sound that water makes induces a relaxing atmosphere and also causes white noise to buffers unpleasant sounds like traffic noise. Anyone who appreciates nature will enjoy seeing visiting wild fauna take advantage of your water source. Ultimately your water feature would become the centerpiece of your garden. As a starting point, imagine the many creative unlimited possibilities of integrating garden plants all around your water features.
