Water Features to Complement Garden Buildings
There is an array of water features designed to enhance any garden and meet any budget, from large koi ponds to tabletop fountains; their soothing sounds of trickling water will transform any space.
An impressive waterfall and stream surrounded by planters create a spectacular scene, while streams also add depth and tie different parts of your landscape together.
Stacked Stone Water Features
Stacked stone water features create visual and auditory harmony in any garden, transforming busy outdoor spaces into peaceful retreats. From dramatic rock waterfalls to tranquil fountains, these versatile focal points offer endless design options to fit into any outdoor setting or style preference.
Visual Harmony
Stone water features can easily fit into any garden, complementing its style while adding to its natural aesthetics. Polished granite reflects light beautifully to heighten cascading water’s movement, while weathered millstones create rustic appeal. You could add contemporary flair by pairing your stacked stone water feature with an outdoor fireplace or fire pit for added visual harmony.
Soundscape of stacked stone water features is just as crucial to their visual impact. Height and water volume determine a fountain’s soundscape: soft trickle or more dramatic splash, depending on stone texture and placement; resonance can even be further fine-tuned through landscape lighting – turning a daytime delight into an exciting nighttime centerpiece!
Create a water-friendly environment by surrounding your stone water feature with native plants that require less water, attract wildlife, and promote a healthy ecosystem in your garden. For even more sustainability in your garden, install a rainwater harvesting system for use in your water feature.
DIYers looking for an easy weekend project should consider purchasing a stacked stone water feature kit with pre-assembled stands, pumps, and tubing already attached for quick assembly. Opting for solar-powered pumps reduces electricity usage as well as carbon emissions while guaranteeing your feature remains fully functional at all times.
Water features made of stone can become stunning nighttime focal points with strategic lighting. Downlighting emphasizes their beauty while giving off a soft glow perfect for relaxing evenings in your garden. Timers and dimmable settings enable you to control both illumination and atmosphere as darkness falls, giving you full enjoyment of this part of your backyard long into the nighttime hours.
Spilling Bowls
Water features add serenity and tranquillity to a garden building, providing the ideal way to complete it. From simple fountains to larger ponds and pools, we can help you select a water feature that perfectly embodies your garden style and budget.
Stacked stone water features are an attractive yet economical choice that are sure to fit into a wide variety of garden styles. Their texture adds texture while their cascading water offers both people and wildlife relief from heat or drought. We can even add LED lights for an eye-catching nighttime display!
Integrating a waterfall into a garden wall is another striking choice that makes an impressionistic statement while taking up minimal room. It works particularly well in modern gardens as the waterfall will add height without taking up unnecessary room, while its reflective surface will reflect sunlight back into the room to make it appear larger.
A pond or pool can add depth and movement to your garden space, and with various designs to suit any space. Koi ponds have become increasingly popular over time as an authentic Japanese garden feature – making them an excellent option for creating a Zen-inspired experience in their space.
For those without an expansive garden or concerned about safety when choosing a water feature for children and pets, pondless fountains may be an ideal solution. Utilizing recirculating pumps to mimic waterfalls without needing to excavate any areas or make any modifications – they don’t even require digging to install!
Fountains
Fountains make an attractive water feature addition to any garden, from tabletop fountains to constructed water gardens and beyond. Fountains come in all shapes and sizes – from tabletop fountains to intricate water gardens with multiple components – serving as focal points or even serving as the focus of an entire space. They’re easy to set up and custom designed according to your own design; add special decorations around its spigot such as fish-like figurines for an added splash of whimsy!
Fountains add a dramatic element to any landscape while creating an ambient, relaxing sound, helping block out unwanted noise from traffic or city life. Furthermore, fountains often attract birds and wildlife into your garden space.
Fountains may seem an unlikely feature in an arid environment like the Southwest, yet these symbols of beauty serve to celebrate its unique character and celebrate this stunning desert environment.
Some critics of fountains object to them because they provide an obvious public display of water usage – whether splashing or slowly dripping. Yet this ignores the fact that fountains provide people far away from natural water sources with the thrill of experiencing free flowing water, an experience not available when water comes pumped from irrigation ditches or faucets.
A fountain does not need to be connected directly to an outside water source; rather, it operates autonomously by drawing its water from an inconspicuous reservoir known as a sump. The sump can either be built into or hidden underground depending on its design; many modern fountains also utilize recycled water sources which reduces freshwater needs.
If you prefer more naturalistic water features, such as waterfalls made of large stones can make an excellent addition to the landscape. Simply add native plants for an authentic touch! Alternatively, water walls make great additions as well.
Koi ponds are another excellent way to add water features. Koi ponds originated in Japanese gardens but have since become worldwide favorites. You can make one part of any outdoor space or create an elaborate Zen garden by including numerous Zen elements and seating areas.
Landscape Lighting
Garden ponds or waterfalls not only add visual beauty, but they’re also soothing to the senses and can help drown out noise pollution – making them ideal for outdoor spaces serving as peaceful respites from life’s hectic pace. Plus they add value to your property, creating more intimate settings.
At night, landscape lighting can transform these features into evening focal points. Professional installers will ensure that their lights are strategically positioned so as to showcase the most attractive aspects of these structures while remaining safe and efficient.
Landscape lighting adds depth and dimension to your garden design by emphasizing unique elements of its design, such as textures or colors, creating eye-catching attractions even after it gets dark outside. Furthermore, lighting options enable you to set different moods so you can host social gatherings or just relax for the night in complete solitude.
Professional landscaping companies will have access to extensive experience and knowledge when planning lighting installations for residential properties. In addition, they can source high-quality fixtures that can make all the difference for the effect you want to create. Furthermore, they can advise on which bulbs should be used such as LEDs that provide longer lifespans while being more energy efficient than their halogen counterparts.
Landscaping lighting can turn any outdoor space into an inviting retreat for family and friends to gather around, as well as increase its value and make your property more appealing to potential buyers if ever you decide to sell.
Begin planning your new landscape lights by taking a walk around your outdoor area at night to identify key areas you would like illuminated – this may include pathways, entryways or features in your garden that you want to illuminate. Jot down what effects you want your lights to achieve as part of this step.