Yard Water Features
Yard Water Features Add Character and Harmony to a Yard
Ponds, streams, waterfalls, fountains—these and other yard water features are remarkably valuable for creating a look of beauty and a sense of natural tranquility in a yard. The terms “water feature” and “water garden” embraces a plethora of possibilities. Front-yard lagoons, simple birdbaths, bubbling brooks, artistic Asian spill fountains, wall fountains or mesmerizing fishponds are just a few of the options. Another plus - landscape water features also add value to your home and property. You can buy garden ponds and fountains ready-made from a home center at MPR Supply in Saint Louis – products shipped nationwide.
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Plan Landscaping Carefully
Because a water feature design is a relatively permanent addition to your landscape and may affect your yard’s aesthetics and safety, it’s important for do-it-yourselfers to plan carefully.
Six Key Considerations:
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- Pick the right location. Before excavating for a pond or similar water feature, check the location of utility lines. Avoid placing a pond beneath trees that will fill it with leaves and debris, and do not forget a pond underlayment.
- Get a building permit if one is required. In some regions, a water feature that is deeper than 18 inches or that calls for electrical wiring or connection to home plumbing may demand a permit from your local building department.
- Don't blow your budget. Building a water feature can add up, particularly if it involves extensive planting and materials.
- Decide whether you want moving water or a still-water garden. Moving water can produce a pleasant murmur and mask the sound of traffic. The tranquility of still water, on the other hand, offers a glassy, calm surface that can become a beautiful reflecting pool in the garden.
- Determine if your water feature will contain fish or plants. Fish will help keep the mosquito population down. Still water is generally the most favorable for plants; moving water provides more oxygen for fish.
- Think safety. Young children can drown in only a few inches of water. Be sure your water feature doesn’t pose a risk to children or adults.