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Spruce Up Your Backyard Landscape with These Great Water Elements

Adding a water element to your garden or backyard landscape can have a great impact on the beauty of your property. When you add a fountain, waterfall or fish pond, you create a relaxing and welcoming environment, not just for your family but for all your friends and guests as well.

A Charming Modern or Rustic Fountain

A fountain can add charm and beauty to any garden and you can find a variety of different fountains that are perfect for any landscape. From understated elegance to over-the-top extravagance, there are fountains suitable for every taste and every type of home. You can find these fountains at your local garden center and on the Internet as well.

You do need to consider a number of factors when choosing a fountain, including the space you have available, whether you want a geyser-like fountain or a more subdued waterfall, and of course how much you have to spend. You might also want to consider a solar-powered fountain, especially if you do not have ready access to an outdoor electrical outlet.

Add a Relaxing Waterfall

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Adding a waterfall to an existing pond provides a relaxing spot in the landscape and a place for reflection and meditation. You do not have to design your waterfall from the ground up. Instead, you can buy a waterfall kit from your local garden center or home improvement store.

You can use a wall-mounted waterfall to make the most of limited space, or an in-ground waterfall for a more natural look and feel. You can also incorporate waterfalls into the other elements of your landscape, including ponds and even swimming pools.

 

Enjoy the Beauty of Nature with a Koi Pond

You can create a relaxing oasis in your backyard by adding a fish koi pond to the landscape. Modern technology makes it easier than ever to install a fish pond in your backyard. You can find ready-made pumps designed specifically for outdoor ponds at your local pet store or garden center, as well as the filters and parts you need to keep the pump running smoothly.

You can also buy customized pond molds in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. All you need to do is dig an appropriately sized hole, set the pond form in place, set up the pump and add water and fish.

Create a Relaxing Aquatic Garden in Your Backyard

You can build a separate section of your garden landscape around water elements. Using plants like lilies and other water-loving plants can help you create a beautiful garden landscape, either as an accent to your existing flower garden or as a separate area of your backyard landscape.

Be sure to choose plants that are suitable for where you live. Choosing plants that grow well in your environment will reduce the need for ongoing maintenance and give you more time to enjoy your garden and its surrounding water elements.