UK Water Features Blog

Well you might have thought that the era of the garden gnomes was in the past, which it was. However with the overwhelming success of the recent hit Disney film Gnomeo & Juliet it seems like the gnomes, are back in business!Garden Gnome sales have increased significantly over the past few months as more and more people are keen to add these rosy faced characters to their garden causing these Read More

Proud of your home or garden features? Then then this months monthly prize draw is a great chance for you to show everyone all your hard work.  There is a crate of wine available to the lucky winner this month.  If you would like to be automatically entered into our monthly prize draw then please send over a picture of our water features, garden ornaments or any other features that you feel are prize winning placements in your home or garden.<...

If you are looking to enhance the look and general appearance of your outdoor decking area. The addition of Solar Outdoor Decking Lights can bring your drab, winter worn deck back to life. If you are looking for a sophisticated and professional look then solar decking lights would be a simple way to lighten up your deck or patio area at ni...

With spring coming up now is the time to start putting your water feature ideas into place. If you are looking to add something new to your garden this spring, then the addition of a preformed pond is a simple yet effective water feature to think about.Adding a preformed pond to your garden not only adds a little beauty or 'wow factor'  to your garden it also adds to the value of your home. The Read More

Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to start thinking about your garden. If you are looking to add something completely different and unique this season then the addition of a custom made water feature will certainly set your garden apart from others. Adding a water feature will generate a peaceful ambiance in your garden. After all your garden is a place where many of you go to relax after a long week. A place where you want to sit back, relax and admire.

Water features add a sense of calm to space both in the home and around the garden. When deciding on which feature to place outside one of the biggest problems can be locating a power source to the area of the garden where the fountain is to be enjoyed.Solar Water Features, remove the need for any power requirements, can be moved around to suit any layout and cost nothing to run as they utilize the suns natural rays.Most solar water features have a separate solar panel which can be pl...

Winter is coming to an end and spring is upon us. With all the grim weather and all the snow we have had over the winter, warmer weather is on the horizon and now is the time to start thinking about preparing your garden for the spring season. If you are one of those people who love to spend some time in the garden then now is the time to begin your preparations and add them unique touches.If your garden is in need of a little touch up just before the spring season starts then a few simple additions will go a long way to help you achieve that special look this year. The addition of...

Creating a wetland area in your garden is a brilliant solution to dealing with waterlogged soil. Instead of abandoning these boggy areas of your garden, plant a wetland are and enjoy the many beautifully coloured birds and butterflies that it attracts. Many plants thrive in wetland conditions, including grasses, hostas, marsh marigolds, petunias, irises and lillies. It is advisable to use a diverse selection of plants in order to attract the widest variety of wildlife to your wetland garden. So long as the plants have similar flooding needs they may be planted together in a wetland area.

A self-contained water feature is a simple way to add peace, tranquillity, and interest to your garden or patio. These recirculating water features set up in minutes, require little ongoing maintenance and incur low operating expenses. It is possible to purchase a self-contained water feature that operates on solar power exclusively. Many of these solar water features are sold with battery backup for use on overcast days. Maintenance of a self-contained water feature consists of using algae and limescale cleaners as needed. Both of these items are commercially available at reasonable cost....

It does not matter if you are working with a stretch of ground around your country home or a small area within your walled off garden area, the choices you make on how your garden appears should only matter to you and nobody else. If you like the idea of having a little bit of green space to relax in on the weekends but you are also practical and know that you do not have a great deal of time or money to spend you should consider using materials that are durable and require low maintenance. This can be achieved...