UK Water Features Blog

Over 5,200 proposals were submitted and Michael Arad's design chosen to remember nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks which took place in New York ten years ago to the day.There are two water features, one on each site to represent World Trade Centre plaza are over an acre in size each and water glides down each side 30 feet making this the largest manmade fountain in America. 660,000 gallons of water re-circulate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The two fountains ope...

The chances of a late Indian Summer now look slim as forecasters warn that Autumns first storms could be seen next week. It is likely to be followed by floods and tornadoes in October, while winter's big freeze could start in November.August was also the wettest month for a year, with rainfall up 30 per cent at close to 100mm, and one of the dullest Augusts ever recorded, with only 150 hours of sunshine.Bearing all this in mind its time to add the finishing touches to your garden and also in the back of your mind start to plan ahead for when the weather turns and the temperat...

Urgh...the summer surely has flown by and believe me I know it is too early still to start talking about Christmas however, it certainly isn't to early to start to think about the festive season. As of today there are 115 days left till Christmas. As we all know Christmas can be a very stressful period fro us all. Getting things together and planned early is key to stress free Christmas where you can sit back and enjoy some delicious eggnog while watching some of those Christmas specials on the television. UK Water Features has recently launched our new sister company specialis...

Water features can be a fantastic addition to any garden in order to enhance the general look feel, however they are also widely used across the globe to enhance much larger areas to create a visual spectacle where people are genuinely excited about the feature and will travel hundreds if not thousands of miles to see. Plans are currently under way in Dubai where they plan on building the worlds largest water fountain. The fountains, will be built in order to produce a remarkable sp...

As the summer starts to fade away and we move swiftly into the fall season we start getting less daylight we also start getting cooler evenings. Yet the fall weather we are still keen on spending as much time outdoors as possible we tend to stay closer to the comfort of our homes. Even in the the UK it is possible to enjoy the cooler nights on a fall evening by sitting out side on your deck or patio area. A key point to remember during this time is to be able to keep enjoying your gardens you should begin to  put your potted plants and flowers close to your patio are and bring the lig...

With summer coming to an end, the fall season will shortly be sweeeping in so what better time to run one of the biggest competitions of the summer. The prizes will surly be flying out of the UK Water Features warehouse for the next 12 days, we will be giving away 12 prizes. Yes, that right 12 days 12 prizes!Here is how you can take part in this fantastic opportunity to bag yourself an amazing prize. For Facebook entries please head to our page, click the like butt...

Everyone knows that the best time of the year to host an outdoor party or family get together is in the summer. Well with summer rapidly coming to an end now would be a great time to get one or two together and what better way to have an outdoor party than in a peaceful, tranquil and relaxing atmosphere in your garden.  To ensure that you host the best possible party for your friends and family then follow these simple tips to success. No matter what everyone likes to feel special. You can create a unique layout to your gathering by adding personal seating car...

With the recent hot weather and dry conditions it’s always advisable to check your garden water features and ponds to make sure they have plenty of water. Water from water features can quickly evaporate on a hot day.If the pump is starting to make a noise then it’s likely the water level is low and the feature will need topping up. Water features can be topped up with a watering can or hosepipe. Ideally you can add a bit of water to the feature when watering plants at night.To prevent the build-...

Solar powered garden features can be a very simple yet very cost effective enhancement to your garden. Many people are wanting to enhance the look and general appearance of their outdoor living area, especially now that the weather is finally picking up this summer and we are expected to have a nice few weeks this August. If you have not had a chance to get out in your garden so far this summer and give it some TLC then there are some simple solutions that can drastically improve your garden within a few hours.The addition of Solar Outdoor Decking Lights

When considering installing a water feature in your garden there are many things to consider, location, size, garden pond, water fountain, wall mounted, free standing etc. One thing that needs some extra consideration is the safety of young chi...