Turn your backyard into a classy and cozy destination with the simple addition of water. Fountains, ponds and waterfalls are all delightful additions to a landscape, and there are many wonderful features that can be added to each one in order to create a calm and nature-inspired ambiance. Here are four water feature complements to pick up from a garden supply store near York, PA, that will add the perfect finishing touch to your home.
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Fountains
Fountains come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles to fit your space. Build or buy a cascading rock fountain to suit your space and your taste. From a short and simple spillway fountain to a multi-tiered focal piece reminiscent of a cascading waterfall, this type of fountain can add a touch of natural elegance to any space. Incorporate this piece with your existing patio, retaining wall or pool, or use it to create a new focal point in your yard. This type of fountain will add a sense of serenity to your landscape with the music of the water flowing over stone and the rustic elegance of the stone.
Smaller fountains, sometimes crafted into small scenes with features such as woodland animals, garden gnomes, or pouring buckets, are the perfect accent to a garden space or a cozy patio. Many stores carry a variety of styles for you to choose the perfect scene to fit in with your landscaping. Natural, rustic fountains that will blend in with your environment, and modern, sleek styles that make a statement are also widely available for you to choose what best fits your space.
River Rock Ponds
Ponds can also be created in a variety of sizes and styles (with or without the addition of fish!) A simple pond surrounded by a ring of river rock is not only a peaceful setting amidst your landscaping, but is also a beneficial water source for your backyard wildlife. River rock is available in a variety of sizes and colors to suit your taste, and ponds are a wonderful feature to use in conjunction with other parts of your landscaping, such as gardens or waterfalls.
Waterfalls
Waterfalls will add the harmonious sound of flowing water to your backyard life. Pair one with your pond or pool to keep the water flowing and fresh, or install a self-circulating system. Garden supply stores have all the materials you’ll need, such as pumps and natural stone, to create your own waterfall oasis.
Accent Lighting
Lighting in and around water features is the perfect finishing touch to enjoy your aquascapes on a calm night. Submersible lighting adds an idyllic ambiance to your pond or pool, and strategic uplighting maintains your fountain as a focal point of the landscape. Consider different warm or cool tones of lighting, as well as different colored lights, to create a mood you won’t want to walk away from.
Water Plants
Many plants thrive in and around bodies of water. Spruce up features like fountains and waterfalls by planting a landscape around them using plants such as the blue iris or cardinal flower. Enhance the ecosystem of your pond with the addition of plants such as water lilies or creeping Jenny.
