subject: Pondless Waterfalls Enhance The Look Of A Property And Adds Property Value [print this page] For the in-style homeowner, water features are a must-have. While not everyone wants a pond for fish or people to swim in, pondless waterfalls are very popular. Not only does the feature enhance the look and feel of the home's outdoors, it increases property value and adds an air of sophistication. It can be installed by a contractor or the experienced do-it-yourselfer. There are many reasons a homeowner wants a pondless waterfall.
Sounds
Waterfalls are a soothing sound that adds ambiance and tranquility to nearly any environment. When placed in the yard or near the entrance to someone's property, it is a welcoming diversion for visitors. When installed near a porch, deck or garden path, the waterless waterfall can be seen and heard, making the area even more appealing.
Convenience
The water feature can be turned on and off at the homeowner's will. While some allow it to stay on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, some people prefer to switch it off at night. When the homeowner goes on vacation, it can be turned off to reduce water usage when no one is home to enjoy it. Unlike other yard accents, turning it off for days, weeks or months at a time will not harm it.
Mystery
Pondless waterfalls are interesting and mysterious for guests and visitors. They create a conversation piece with the disappearance of the water over unusual rock formations that seem to come out of nowhere. While it can be blended into a carefully designed garden area, there is a little bit of wonder and amazement at seeing streams of water rushing into the ground.
Safety
Families with small children or curious young neighbors need to be careful about having a pond or swimming pool on the property. Keeping an eye on kids all of the time is difficult to do, and it only takes a moment for them to wander off and find the pond. When children's curiosity gets the best of them, it takes little to result in kids falling or jumping in and possibly drowning. Pondless waterfalls leave nothing exposed for children to fall into, but they will capture their attention and pique their curiosity. The water reservoir is buried deep into the ground, with a sturdy, secure closure on top to prevent little ones from getting into trouble.
Health
Standing water is a mosquito magnet. Like other insects, they like to breed in open water during warm weather. It only takes a foot of exposed still water to attract them. The pondless waterfall is not attractive to mosquitoes and other bugs because the water feature is constantly moving, which disrupts them. The water reservoir is protected from these pests and does not serve as a breeding ground. The reservoir is shielded from other insects and animals, making it safer.
Value
Yard accents such as pondless waterfalls enhance property value. They are aesthetically pleasing and are often the sign of a home in great condition. When the homeowner is taking excellent care of the yard, the rest of the property is also likely to be well-maintained. A bit of a novelty, it will attract attention of potential home buyers when the property is on the market.
