UK Water Features Blog

There are many different types of bird feeders out there in the market these days. With such a wide choice, how do we know which feeder is more suited to our own needs. Well here is brief breakdown of some of the more popular types of bird feeders to help narrow it down for you. All in all, basic seed feeders are the most recognized. We may well know them as their common designs such as hopper, trays or tubes. People tend to combine these feeders with the option of sunflower seeds or mixed seed. Different seeds attract different species of birds (very similar to hum...

By now we all know that adding a water feature to our gardens dramatically enhances the overall look and feel of the garden. Now many water features are coming with built in lights. Simply by placing one or two LED lights inside the water feature offer you a new world of exciting shadows and reflections from a once dim and glum corner of your garden.   Read More

With the advancements in technology you can now enjoy the relaxing ambiance of a water feature in your very own back garden completely hassle free. Solar water features are a great way for you to enhance the general look and feel of your garden without having to worry about installation or wires.How do solar powered water features actually work?The word 'solar' means something that feeds on the energy from the sun, so in the terms that w...

Well that is May over and done with which can only mean that we have more winners to announce!!  This month’s competition generated a massive interest on our social networking sites with a grand total of 1247 people entering the competition. No surprise really when the prize was the Chiminea Burner 112cm (Black) a truley fantasic  prize that is certainly suitable for all gardens. After the hugely anticipated build up to the draw on Facebook and Twitter the winner was Jannet from...

First of all what is social media? Well in simple terms social networking is a word that has been thrown around a lot in recent years, it is a platform such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube that is used to bring together people who share common interests and enjoy dicussing and sharing ideas with one another.  That being said, UK Water Features would like to invite you to join the thousands of people currently following us on our social media networks. The social media phenominon is a great way for you to keep upto da...

If you are lucky enough to be one of the attendees at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show then it may be worth planning your visit beforehand. With the wide array of gardens and features on display along with the activities and local attractions planning your trip down to London will certainly benefit you to help use your time efficiently.First of all, you need to know the location and the official opening times for the event. As we all probably know by now the event is...

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show has gotten off to a great start. Yesterday was opening day at the show and while many of us sat and watched the event on the television there were some lucky people who were able to get their hands on some tickets for the event. It was nice to see that for the 9th year in a row, Yorkshire was represented as one of the featured gardens.'The Leeds Garden' was on show down in London yesterday...

Today sees the offical start of the Chelsea Flower Show (24th-28th May). It is a highly significant event in the gardening world where millions of people come together for 5 days to both celebrate the highest quality horticulture and view some of the amazing gardens and features that are on display. Hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Rotal Hospital Chelsea in London, it is widly considered to be the most famous show in the United Kingdom, infact it could possibly be the most famous gardening event across the globe. The event plays a crucial role for the s...

If you are not familiar with Henri Studio water features then this will be a really interesting read. There is a overwhelming sense of elegance that a Henri Studio water feature brings to one’s garden. With a company with a brand like Henri Studio's there is no wonder that these water features are one of the most sought after centre pieces in many gardens across the globe.Tuscany, in central Italy, is known for its olive oil, wines and beautiful scenery. It is also the cultural heart of...

With summer coming up quickly it may be worth considering a little shift around in your garden to create a new and relaxing feel to your garden. Using you water features and garden features to reflect a peaceful ambiance throughout your garden is actually quite simple. I am sure most of us have heard of the term 'feng shun' but what does it actually mean, and how can you use it in your garden.Read More