How To Design A Garden Water Feature

In your backyard, one of the most interesting things to install is a garden water feature. This might include a waterfall, bird bath or even a water garden. There are so many possibilities when working with this element in your backyard area. A well balanced yard is essential for a peaceful and harmonious environment. Therefore, many homeowners try to incorporate the four elements into their outdoor area. These elements are earth, air, fire and water. It is certainly not difficult to incorporate these elements.

For example, you already have the earth and the air simply by being outdoors. The fire element can be brought to your yard with citronella candles, tiki style torches or even fire pits or fire bowls. Water is an element that can creatively be used in many different ways. A water garden is a popular way to bring the serenity and beauty of water, plants and even animals to your property. Water gardens can be a haven for frogs, salamanders, birds, water plants like lily pads and of course any fish such as koi you place in the water.

If you have decided you want a water garden in your backyard, there is much to do first before you can reap the rewards. You'll need to find the best water garden design for your outdoor landscape. There are designs online, however there are also a plethora of books that can be of great help. Some examples include The Water Gardener's Bible: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building, Planting, Stocking, and Maintaining a Backyard Water Garden by Ben Helm and Kelly Billing and The Complete Guide to Water Gardens, Ponds & Fountains by Kathleen Fisher. If you're interested in plants that live in water, take a look at the Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants by Greg Speichert and Sue Speichert.

Many homeowners decide to build their water garden themselves, which is entirely possible. Others hire a landscaping professional to do the dirty work. There is digging, lining and installing of components involved. Any water garden requires a pump and filter to keep fresh water in it rather than bacteria filled stagnant water. You can add gorgeous accents to your water garden feature such as surrounding it by flowers or installing a small waterfall that trickles over decorative rocks. After doing your research and planning your garden, you are ready to make the dream of a tranquil water garden a reality.

 






 

 

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