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As the spring draws near, no doubt you’ve begun to consider how to spruce up your garden. One great way is to install a water feature. Whether it’s a traditional pond, waterfall or fountain – there are myriad options available for adding a unique aesthetic flair to your outdoor space. But what are the real benefits of adding a water feature to your landscaping? Here we look at some of the ways you can benefit from installing one.
Ambience
The sound of running water is incredibly calming and adds an immediate ambience that other features simply cannot do. Whether it’s trickling from a gentle fountain or tumbling from cascading rocks, you can create an instant atmosphere of relaxation for yourself and for anybody else who visits. As we move more into the digital age, having access to such peacefulness can be incredibly valuable – perhaps even therapeutic.
Wildlife Attraction
A water feature also provides visual appeal and brings nature right into your own backyard by attracting wildlife. Birds love drinking the water or bathing in it, while frogs have been known to take residence in ponds with fish! If you make sure there are plenty of plants present around the feature, then this will only add to its attractiveness as a safe haven for birds and other creatures. In fact, it could become like an oasis hub where many different types gather!
Opportunities for Improved Air Quality
Surprisingly enough, having a water feature in your garden can help improve air quality too, if you have plenty of plants to go along with it! This is because plants use carbon dioxide and give off oxygen as part of photosynthesis; so having lots of plants around feeds oxygen into the air making it better quality than if these plants weren’t present in the first place.
You may have also noticed that plants tend to release moisture at night time which has its own cooling effect on hot summer days – especially when combined with the splash of refreshingly cool water constantly coming from your new pond or fountain!
Added Value
It goes without saying that adding any type of feature onto your property should increase its value if done well and cared for properly. It adds value as much as any other added attribute would do so. It is worth remembering that buyers also view aesthetics just as highly as functionality when looking at properties – but perhaps more importantly than anything else:
Low Maintenance
One point many people are concerned about when considering a water feature is the time and financial commitment it takes to maintain. This can be a valid concern, but with the right materials and set up, you don’t have to worry too much.
Many contemporary ponds come with built-in filtration systems that require little installation and maintenance as well as minimal power consumption. So if you opt for one of these, then your overall workload should be low.
Conclusion
Having a water feature in your garden is not just a great way to bring life and relaxation into your outdoor space, but also adds value to your property and even helps improve air quality! If you take the time to choose the right setup, materials and equipment, then maintaining this attractive feature in your garden needn’t be overwhelming either.
All in all, installing a water feature is an excellent investment for any homeowner or gardener looking to add that extra something special to their outdoor space.
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It’s so interesting to me how garden water features can promote a relaxing atmosphere on your property. My wife and I want to make our landscape a more calming space for our family. We’ll have to look into getting a stone water feature installed in our backyard this spring.