Landscaping Tips for Water Feature
By: Juris Gutierrez
A pond, fountain, and any water feature never fail to catch attention. Its natural beauty surely uplifts one’s spirit and creates unexplainable attachment with nature.
One of the things you should consider when installing a water feature is the landscape. The landscape affects the entire feel and look of the water feature. It’s important to assess your budget and needs first before laying out the plan.
The location is crucial. The water feature should be built in a place where the family and guests will enjoy it, and free from obstacles that could ruin the water feature. A level ground is important to any water feature. The water surface should be levelled although the surface is not.
Moreover, check the existing landscape if can affect your water feature. Don’t place the water feature near deciduous trees because leaves and twigs tend to fall off the water and decay, causing unsightly algae on the surface.
The size of the yard should complement the size of the water feature. A big water feature looks awkward in a small yard, while a small water feature can be too boring in an open and huge yard. It’s purely common sense to build a water feature that is proportionate to the size of the backyard or garden.
There should be harmony between the water feature and the house. If a house is made from brick, it would be better to use bricks also on the pond’s edge. If it’s made from adobe or stucco, then the pond can be built with concrete and painted the same color as the house.
Which water feature defines your yard or garden the most? If you have small garden, a fountain or small tub garden will do wonders. A pond is suitable and looks good in big yards or garden. You can also combine two or three water features such as waterfall or fountain if you have much bigger yard.
There are so-called informal and formal ponds. You have to consider which one complements your garden and house. Formal ponds come in standard shapes either circular or rectangular. They are normally constructed few feet above the ground. The common styles are those of Victorian, Renaissance, Japanese, and Mid-Eastern style. Informal ponds, on the other hand, look like an ordinary pool. The styles are not that well defined and the shapes are usually asymmetrical. The edging is usually built from natural stone.
Another thing you should look at are the structures that support or add beauty to the water feature. Decks can be used for living space outdoors, perfect for sloped areas. Patios function as veranda, porch or courtyard. Adding a gazebo can make the garden look more serene and captivating.
Use walks and steps to help people wander around the garden with ease. The steps can be made from bricks or rough stones and should be at least 3 feet wide
Lighting and electricity should not be ignored. Outdoor lighting adds special drama to the water feature. The lighting surrounding the shrubs and trees produces heartfelt love for nature, while underwater lights create the feeling as if you have been stuck in a dream or fantasy.
There are so many landscaping designs that you could follow. It’s all depending on your taste and budget as well.
Article from http://www.articlerich.com/
Originally posted 2010-10-04 20:08:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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