Water Features

Everyone who has the space to create a garden of their own would want to do it up in the best possible way. One of the features that would work really well in such landscaping would be a garden pond. Of course, digging one out can be quite a formidable task and one that can turn out rather expensive as well. What you can do in such a situation is to make use of a pre formed pool.The main advantage you get with this kind of a starter pond is the simplicity with which the task will be completed. All you have to do is choose...

Maintaining your water feature is important to make sure that they look good at all times. There are conflicting reports the dos and don’ts of water feature care on the web. You must choose you maintenance plan with the help of experts to get the best performance out of your garden water feature.The maintenance of your water feature in summer can be tough and slightly more time consuming than d...

A lively, bubbling water fountain in your garden can enhance its overall appearance by several notches. While it is common to use electric fountains, there is a slow but firm preference for solar powered water fountains. They offer many benefits when compared to electric water fountains or water features that are driven by electricity.The most obvious benefit is you don’t have to pay additional energy costs. You also don’t have to run electric wires across the garden which can not o...

A lively and bubbling water fountain in your garden can enhance its overall appearance by several notches. While it is common to use electric fountains, there is a slow but firm preference for solar powered water fountains. They offer many benefits as compared to electric water fountains or a water feature driven by electricity.The most obvious benefit is you don’t have to pay additional energy costs. You also don’t have to run electric wires across the yard which can no...

The sight and sound of flowing water in your garden can be a great ambiance transformer. It can be a simple bubble pond or a complex design of cascading water, either way a water feature is guaranteed to enhance the look good and feel good factor of your garden by several notches. The most important task is to choose your site carefully. Once it is up and running, moving a water feature can be time-consuming and expensive.According to gardening experts, the best place for water features is a shaded...

Nothing can be more relaxing and peaceful than to hear the sound of water flowing gently in an indoor fountain. If there are small green plants and shrubs around the fountain, they can enhance the looks of the room significantly. Feng Shui experts suggest that such as arrangement has an element of prosperity attached to it too. An indoor water feature can be a great way to make your room more look relaxing and peaceful.Accordi...

After a major economic decline hit the great island known as Crete between 800AD and 960AD, this caused a reduction in the manufacturing of almost all types of goods including pottery. It is during this period that the Cretan pots which were unglazed and undecorated were produced. These pots had thick sides and were polished with a stone while it was still wet.From the 10th to the 12th century, the rural pottery industry produced earthenware that was similar to that of the previous periods. However, what was different was the increasing use of glaze finished po...

Water features are indeed the central features of any garden if you want your garden to flaunt something more than just plans, trees and flowers. Solar water features are beautiful additions to any garden if you want to benefit from more than just aesthetic appearance. Solar water features are solar powered water features that run on pure solar energy without any dependence on mains electricity. Solar water features are available in plenty of varieties such as birdbaths, small fountains, full-scale pond water gardens, trickling cascades, mounted wal...

Throughout the last two weeks of May we are having our most exciting online competition yet!Here is your chance to bag yourself a lovely water feature to sit proudly in your garden this Summer. The grand prize is a the Fortune Cup Lit Water Feature, a beautiful pre lit water feature that is fully self-contained and is made from durable resin-stone. Pre-lit with white LED lights in all five cups, this water feature will look amazing at night. We're not stopping there, the lucky wi...

If you are someone who is interested in designing and maintaining your own landscapes and gardens, adding a pond to your garden is worth considering. A garden pond is a striking addition, offering a relaxing and soothing ambience to your outdoors. A garden pond or any water feature can definitely become the focal point of your garden and take pride of all the compliments that you receive from the guests. If you are planning to add a pond to your garden, you need to look into certain considerations, such as the type of garden pond, the location and s...