Putting a Water Feature in Your Garden.

By Steve Forkham

A water feature is a great way to add relaxation, comfort, and peacefulness to your garden at relatively little expense and virtually no maintenance. Your garden is your haven, especially when you spend hours tending it, so you should treat it like such. A small fountain is all it takes to make spending hours sitting in your garden reading a book all the more pleasant.

Usually, people install fountains for the benefit of the natural ambience it provides. For some reason, being around a gorgeous scene of water gives you a positive energy, especially if you practice Tai Chi or some form of yoga or meditation. The constant drone of the water is exactly what most people need to concentrate on what they are doing.

When you first decide to put in a fountain, you need to put great care into picking out one that will go well with the rest of your garden, especially if you have any other decorations, you want to consider if it goes well with your motif. Does the fountain you're considering stand out in your garden llike a sore thumb, or does it look like it was meant to be there?

Another thing you might want to consider before buying a fountain or other feature is powering it. If your garden is not near your house or other power source, you can find simple solutions, such as an extension cord meant for being underground. A few hours of burying the cord, and you will have a fountain that looks like it was meant to be all along.

There are few better ways to add beauty and class to your garden than by using a fountain, and it can be surprisingly inexpensive. It is low maintenance, and it can add a ton of character to your garden. Having that fountain in your garden can add colour to a bland backyard, and remember, gardens are not just for giving us vegetables! - 32376

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