UK Water Features Blog

Most people like the look of Christmas decorations around their homes. The best way to create the right look is to make your plans before actually getting started. You may even want to plan your Christmas light displays inside and outside the home earlier this year. Getting a head start on your Christmas displays will help you to be able to create the look you want. Let's face it, when you are able to create a display that you can be proud of you can actually impress your neighbours. You may wish to decorate your livi...

Autumn brings many new colours, birds, and flowers to your garden at home, along with some new chores like raking leaves and preparing your water feature for the winter. An important thing to remember about your water feature is that you can't just leave it all winter, unless you happen to live in a very warm climate all year long. If you have a concrete or any type of stone fountain, the best advice for the cold winter months is to empty the fountain out completely and bring it indoors before the first winter frost. Simply emptying the

What better way to both beautify your garden and show your pride in the great UK than with a slate monolith dug from Welsh quarries? Most slate monoliths available in the UK were dug out of quarries right on the mainland, so not only would you be adding a beautiful piece to your garden but also showing your support of British-based manufacturing companies. Not just any old water feature will do in the great UK. Water fountains can be found in gardens literally all over the world, but authentic Welsh...

There is just nothing like trying to get Christmas decorations up at the last minute and find that you can't find what you wanted, so why not prepare for Christmas by buying your festive lights earlier. The ideal time to purchase Christmas lighting of course would be right at the end of the season or even as soon Christmas is over. We can't always do that but we can get started early for best selection. Christmas is just not Christmas anymore without the Read More

As we start getting less daylight we also start getting cooler evenings. We tend to stay closer to the comfort of our homes. Keep enjoying your gardens by putting your potted plants and flowers close to your patio and bring lighting closer. If you have solar lights bring them closer into your patio or sitting area. If you have a window you often are looking out, please bring some plants and lights closer for viewing so you may still enjoy what you have grown throughout the summer. Embrace the s...

A bonfire is something that many people wait for with anticipation especially when they are looking forward to a special occasion. Preparing that bonfire requires some special planning if you want to make it the best it can be. One of the most important things to remember when preparing a bonfire is to build it for safety. Whenever fire is to be a part of a celebration planning is the key to success. Bonfires should not be built so high that you run a risk that it might fall bringing the fire with it onto a celebrating crowd. With that in mind, you should also be careful to no...

On Sunday 19th September the owner of UK Water Features, Eddie Riby will be running the Great North Run in aid of Alzheimer's Society.Sadly Eddie's grandma passed away earlier this year and he will run this 13.5 mile race to raise money for a great cause.Click the box below to go straight to Eddie's JustGiving page.Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift...

September doesn't have to mean that time spent in the garden is over. Hardy plants can continue to grow and look beautiful even during fall months; so go ahead and make some great changes to that place in your home that sometimes gets little attention. If you do spend a lot of time in your garden during the spring and summer months then now is the right time to put some finishing touches on some of the things that help you to make that time spent even more pleasurable, and don't forget that the predicted hot September can create wonderful memories in the garden.

Most people treat their gardens as a place of beauty, serenity, and life. When you combine all three of these elements, you come up with a slate monolith. While there are many different types of water features you can put in your garden, very few can compare to the beauty and peacefulness of a slate monolith. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colours, so finding one that fits your garden would be a breeze. Even if you don't use your slate monolith as the main centrepiece of y...

British winters can be bitterly cold, and your body won't be the only thing feeling the temperature drop. Your outdoor water features will be at stake, and you must take important steps to protect your expensive investments. Of course, it isn't always necessary to shut down your water features for winter, as they often compliment a snowy backyard like no other. However, if your water features are habitat to fish, you will want to invest in a pond de-icer. Pond de-icers not only keep your fish warm and alive, but also ens...