Water features are a great way to add a relaxing environment to the home. The sound of a stream or waterfall flowing against rocks and pebbles is very soothing. Water therapy is very therapeutic for some people; this may be why water features are generally a fabulous idea for a garden.
Much work can go into creating a pond for the home or garden. If someone is a beginning gardener, and they desire something easy to start out with, container water gardens are a wonderful choice. Very similar to a potted plant, the care of these gardens is as simple as adding water. A plant can be potted in a large urn or basin. Container gardens are a way for young kids to help with gardening as well. With these gardens it is also important to remember that mosquito’s are drawn to stagnant water. Mosquito’s often carry disease, so it is important to try to prevent them from being attracted to the garden. One way to do that is to purchase a 75 gph statuary pump. This will help keep the water circulating. If one does not desire a fountain effect, the pump can be positioned under the water. As well as container gardens, other features that can be used are fountainscapes. These include; wall-mounted fountains, pondless water fountains, table-top fountains, stand-alone fountains, and bubbling urns which incorporate an in-ground reservoir.
Pondless water fountains use a re-circulating system with a hidden basin. There is also no need for a pond. Rain-capturing system is available for certain water features. The basin hides below the surface of the water feature, and re-circulates the rainwater. This is a very economical choice because the feature uses the natural rain water instead of water from the home.
Other choices are ecosystem, or an advanced pond. Ecosystems are for the very dedicated gardener. These provide more attention to detail, more maintenance and does require more time to perfect the pond. The ecosystem pond provides food, shelter, and safety to the wildlife around it. That is why it is important to ensure if it is the correct garden and water feature for the home, to protect the fish and wildlife of the pond. Special fish food and water chemicals are available to keep the wildlife thriving and the water in the cleanest condition. An advanced pond and water feature are generally more expensive and include many details. It is best to contact a professional if desiring this type of pond.
Whatever the choice for a garden, whether it is simple or extravagant, a garden or water features is always a beautiful addition to any home. Visit us at www.livingwaterfeatures.com for more information on how we can create outdoor garden and water features for your space.