Garden Water Features Design 1.1

Water features can be as simple as a small bird bath or fish pond or can be an elaborate ornate fountain. Running water displays are easy to install, usually requiring just a small pump which is plugged into the mains electricity supply. You can buy ready-made water features or you can create your own by using a pump to guide water through a collection of stones or any other material.

Water features can either look very natural or can be sleek and modern for a more dramatic effect. Stainless steel features are now becoming very popular and these work particularly well in small minimalist gardens as a great focal point.

For large gardens, fountains work really well. These can either be ornamental or made to look like a natural waterfall or stream. Combine a running water fountain with a pond containing ornamental gold fish for an attractive and relaxing effect.

Adding a pond to your garden will also give you the opportunity to grow aquatic plants and these will attract frogs, butterflies and other wildlife. This is a fun and easy way to create a realistic nature corner in your garden which is attractive and children will love.

If you don't have even a small outdoor space then you may want to consider an indoor water feature. These are especially designed to be used within the home and the sound and movement of the water is very relaxing. You may want to use one in your bathroom or in the hallway as an impressive entrance for visitors.

The collection of water features range from small, medium and to large water features. The varied designs ensures that there will be a water feature available for everyone's taste. All the water features have a natural rock-like finish, which can blend with any garden.

Garden water features add a cool, lush look and feel to garden with overall less effort than a normal garden. Water garden can be of any size. You can grow a small garden in any suitable waterproof container. You can also buy molded fiberglass ponds with or without waterfalls and fountains, in a myriad of shapes and sizes.

Garden ponds can also be constructed using liners. Pond liners are reasonable in cost and offer a quick and easy solution. Another options for ponds is to use concrete. Whatever the size and shape of your water garden feature, if you are also installing a pump for a fountain or waterfall, select a low flow pump, a small one is all that is needed because most water plants require slow moving or still water. There are range of water features to watch out for and they include the following:

Barrinton two tier fountain is the smallest of the barrinton fountain but still an impressive feature ideally suited to the more compact English garden.
The classic lion fountain is the one that water pours from all four sides and also bubbles from the top of this classic lion fountain. It is also available in two color finishes.
The classic central column is large central column with four pouring lions head and bubbling sphere. This fountain looks stunning at night with the optional underwater light kit. The classic planter pillar is mounted off from the ground on four legs. This feature has 12 individuals spouts and makes an ideal garden centerpiece fountain.
The classical finial fountain is the sister to the larger classical final with Valencia pool. This fountain has a total height of 140cm.
The column well fountain is beautifully crafted from cast stone. This a fountain look aged but comes complete with brass tap and large well.