Fountain Waterfall

Using water features such as ponds, pools, cascades, waterfalls and streams adds to the charm of a landscape. They create a relaxing atmosphere to your outdoors while being worthy value additions.

Earlier, installing water features in a home used to be expensive. But the improvement in materials and techniques used has made it a lot more affordable now. Consider a few things while adding a water feature to get better results.

Design

There are different types of water features such as ponds, pools, waterfalls, etc. Decide which will suit your home. Take into consideration,

The space availableThe budget andThe design of the existing landscape

Placement

The placement of the water feature is very important as it influences the size and structure of the water feature and the impact it creates. Ideally a water feature can be placed somewhere that it would get exposed to direct sunlight. It would be better to avoid areas with trees as the leaves shed by a tree can make cleaning the water feature a daunting task.

Maintenance

A water feature needs to be cleaned once in a week. If you are planning to rear some fish or plants, make sure the pH of the water is maintained for them to grow freely. Don’t over feed the fishes as it will lead to the growth of algae.

Consult Experts

Consulting an expert will always help as they will provide you with vital information as to what can be done and what cannot be done with the space you have. Their inputs will help in locating a water feature strategically.