Saturday, February 16, 2013

Outdoor Water Features Are Liked By Gardeners

By Matthew Flagg


People who use outdoor water features will tell you how much pleasure they get from them, whatever form they take. Some people enjoy the sound of running water that a fountain brings and others prefer looking after their Koi feature. It certainly adds something special to your garden.

The sound of running water is quite unique and one could sit for hours listening to this spectacular sound. It is a great way to entertain guests, just by sitting outdoor in a very casual way. Most people will comment on the tranquility that the water provides.

A basic pool is also something nice with the appropriate plants surrounding it. This is not difficult to maintain. If you put a couple of lilies in the pond, you will find that it won't have to be cleaned as often because this will help with the algae. It doesn't have to completely clean because nobody is going to be swimming in here.

These ornaments are not expensive, but some people make them themselves out of clay. It is quite a process and you have to know what you are doing, but if you have the skills, it can be rewarding. Terracotta balls are fashionable perched above a pond with water flowing out.

A lot of people have found that gold fish and koi fish have died when they have not been looked after properly. This is why you have to take care of them in the right way and you certainly can't have cats around. You have to know what to feed them and when you go away, you need to get someone to take care of your fish.

You may want to install solar lights around this feature so that you can see your pond or fountain a little better in the evening. There is a lot you can do with lighting, using spot lights with create something that is quite subtle. If you go the solar route, you will be find that it won't add to your electricity bill at the end of the month, so it is definitely something to think about.

Some people will be more modest in their designs and others want to have something more complicated. You should know what you want before taking it to someone who is going to construct the water feature for you. This is important; otherwise you are going to be disappointed. You can have something that is shaped in a specific way and this you must draw out.

There are many shapes that something like this can take on and if you are not sure what to do, have a look in some magazines. There are many ornaments that you can use, which can be perched on top.

At the end of the day, whether it is fountains or a fish pond that you decide to choose from as your outdoor water features, you will find that any of these makes a perfect addition to your garden. It is not just like adding a flower bed, which will eventually die. This is something which that is almost alive, providing a lot of atmosphere at the same time.




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