Thursday, 22 August 2013

Ways To Include Outdoor Fountains In Your Landscaping Plans

By Tara Daniels


When one is planning out their landscaping project they may want to consider the addition of a water features. These popular additions to a garden or outdoor entertaining space are easy to install and come in a wide variety of styles. In fact, outdoor fountains can add a vibrant touch to any landscaping environment.

When you are planning out the space and want to include a water feature the best way to start is to select the feature that is best for the need or idea that you have. There are outdoor fountains that are perfect for any type of installation. Some of the more popular ways to use them include pools, gardens, front yards and patios.

A fountain in the front yard is a wonderful way to add interest and curb appeal to your home. Features that work best in this setting are smaller styles with a lower pressure spray or even a single stream. Many times a front yard water feature can be easily installed by the homeowner.

Garden fountains are a popular choice for those who want to add a relaxing and calming aspect to their garden areas. Most of these styles are self contained and run off of regular household current supplies by an all-weather cord. The major advantage to them is that they not only require no plumbing but also that they can be moved easily from one spot to another to accommodate changes in the garden layout season to season.

Pool fountains are a very popular style and have been for some time. They provide an interesting addition to your pool and can add to the fun and relaxation that you get out of it. They can either be installed at the time of the pool installation or can be put in after the fact by a certified pool builder.

Patios are a great place to put fountains. They can not only add an interesting backdrop for a social gathering but they can also be useful. One of the popular things these days to do is to pipe a pump interconnect and water line system to the water basin to help keep potted plantings watered. These type of water features are also an ideal way to add a bit of fun to your patio. Many newer styles include items such as fire pits and color changing lights alone with speaker systems that tie into your homes entertainment system.

Large scale water features are a fabulous way to add a great deal of dimension to your outdoor space. They can be part of a whole water feature layout if you so choose. While they are a bit more expensive and require the installation expertise of a certified installer they can be used to bring together a an overall concept of ideas. One popular idea is to use such a feature to not only provide water to planers and other water features, but to then bring that water into a waterfall or pool/jacuzzi at the gathering area of the space.

With these things in mind you will be able add a lot of value and enjoyment to your outdoor space. The use of outdoor fountains will increase not only the relaxation factor of your property but can also help make your life easier. They are well worth the investment to install.




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