How To Unlock Your Gardens Potential With Water Features

There is nothing better than finding a nice spot in the countryside to sit, enjoying the fresh air on your face and listening to the gentle sound of flowing water. When you add a water feature to your garden, you can experience this same sensory feeling in your own space, it is something that can really lift your mood whilst also bringing movement to your outdoor living experience. 

Whether you want to consider a fountain or a cascade which can have an energising effect that will add a sense of drama to your garden, or you prefer something where the flow is a little gentler and meditative, adding a water feature is actually easier than you might think.

Depending on the size of the water feature, it may even offer you the opportunity to add a selection of marginal and aquatic plants that can help to improve the biodiversity of the wildlife in your garden. 

Before you choose the water feature for your garden, there are a couple of questions that you will want to consider, these will really help you to unlock the potential of your garden.

What do I want from my water feature?

This is a good place to start, as it will help you to narrow down your search. Do you want something with gentle running water that you will be able to hear? If the answer to this question is yes, then you will probably want to consider a small fountain, a cascading water feature or even a bubbling one like a series of stone balls. If, however, you would prefer something that doesn’t give you the sound of running water, and many people don’t, then you will probably want to consider something like a pond which can be just as much of a feature point in your garden but without the sound effects.

Where do I want to put my water feature?

The placement of your water feature is an important one for the overall aesthetic of your garden, so you will need to consider this carefully. Whilst it is more traditional to see a fountain as the centrepiece of a larger ornate garden, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to their placement, and there are plenty of smaller fountains out there that work well placed to the side of a garden or even against a wall. 

The same is also true of a pond. They are a good way of breaking up a large expanse of lawn; however, if you are looking to create more of a wildlife attraction in your garden, then you may want to consider a more sheltered location. 

If you are not sure where might work best for a water feature in your garden a good stockist will be happy to offer you some suggestions.

How big should my water feature be?

Another important consideration is, of course, the size of the water feature that you opt for. If you have a larger garden, then you probably won’t need to worry about the size of your water feature too much. If, however, you only have a small garden or a courtyard, then you will want something that will not take up too much space, as this may, in fact, make your garden look smaller. 

Once you have considered all of these factors, you should have a good idea of what will work for your garden and what won’t. This will really help you to know what you are looking for and what will work to help you unlock the potential of your garden.