Improving Your Garden With A Pond Water Feature

An outdoor garden provides a focal point in your yard so you are able to showcase your favourite annual and perennial plants

. Gardens change from season to season including colours and plant size. Adding new plants and design elements to your garden is essential to making your garden shine and stand out.

If you have a pond inside or around your garden, you can use it to enhance the look of your garden and outdoor living area. A pond water feature can generate new layers of colour, contrast and design to your garden and back yard.

There are several ways to incorporate a pond water feature into your pond. Begin with making sure your pond is properly maintained. This includes an adequate filtration system along with chemicals to keep your pond water clean and algae-free. Make sure your pump is in working order and is able to sufficiently move water through fountains and man-made waterfalls.

Your garden can be greatly improved by a pond water feature that incorporates lighting into your theme. Lighting will showcase your pond and the surrounding garden elements. Lighting can be built into the sides of your pond or highlight the edging to create a dramatic effect. Lighting can also be placed beneath a plummeting fountain or spray to light up the entire pond and the surrounding garden area. If you have water or bog plants, lighting can add a tranquil appearance, even during the night. If you have a lot of colourful plumes in your garden or white annual borders, the pond lighting will highlight night-blooming plants.

Fountains that highlight a corner area of pond offer a good way to show off your favourite perennials and low-lying shrubs. Using a tiered system, you can add natural stone such as field stone or limestone to create layers for your plants and garden. Make a water fountain the central focal point at the edge of your pond. This is a good way to show off your favourite succulent plants, astilbe, begonias and hostas. Water fountains accentuate nearby paver patios or sitting areas near or next to your pond.

A water feature in your pond will also deter some pests from invading your garden. Geese and ducks may avoid water features because of the movement and the sound of the water. This is beneficial if you have had a problem with animals invading your garden.

If you are looking for a small tranquil area next to your pond, a pond water fountain or waterfall can add a soothing nook in order to get away. Reading, yoga and meditation are activities you can do near your pond. The relaxing atmosphere of your garden filled with scents and subtle colour along with water elements, make a pond-side getaway, an additional way to enjoy your garden, pond and all of the surrounding yard elements.

by: Francesca Wainwright

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