Water features enhance your landscaping in various ways, improving property value and creating a more comfortable atmosphere in your outdoor living space. But professional design and installation ensure this investment brings in maximum returns. What kind of water feature are you dreaming about? And how can you make that dream a reality?

Types of Water Features

Consider one of these attractive water features for your outdoor living space:

• Ponds - available in almost any shape or size, landscape ponds are lined in plastic and edged or finished with rocks and stones.
• Fountains - capture a traditional look by installing a beautiful fountain set in patterned patio stones.
• Waterfall - cascading into your pond or swimming pool, waterfalls provide soothing sounds and an amazing view.
• Bubblers - made from decorative rocks, concrete orbs or large flower pots, bubblers provide the sound and look of a waterfall without the excavation, expense and space.
• Basins - similar to ponds, basins are often paired with a waterfall or spout and set above grade as a focal point. Shallow copper basins, old bathtubs and other decorative bowls work well for this water feature.

Essential Elements

Create water features designed to provide lasting beauty in your landscape. Always take the scale of your yard into account and build a water feature that fits your space. Too large and your fountain or pond will overwhelm; too small and it will quickly get lost. Use your water feature to create a cozy gathering place within your yard, and place furniture nearby to beckon visitors.

Always invest in quality components for your water feature, including the pump, liner, plumbing and valves. Every part must work together seamlessly, and substandard components require a lot of maintenance and frequent replacements. Buy your water feature components from a garden center, pond specialist or professional landscaping firm and ask about any applicable warranties.

Enhance your outdoor living space with water features designed for your home and landscape. Choose an elaborate pond and waterfall or a simple bubbler, using quality components and professional installation.