| Is something missing from your garden? Is it lacking | | | | entertaining on summer evenings, impress your |
| vitality and interest? Imagine how different it would | | | | guests with exuberant fountains complete with |
| be if you introduced a pond, stream or fountain of | | | | coloured lights. |
| some kind. A well-designed water feature provides | | | | A large garden could accommodate several ponds, |
| that elusive wow factor that turns an ordinary | | | | perhaps on different levels and connected with |
| garden into a very special place. | | | | cascades. If you only have a small courtyard you can |
| Water is good for you | | | | still choose from a huge range of wall-mounted or |
| Think of your favourite holiday resort. Chances are | | | | freestanding water features. |
| it's close to the sea, a lake or river. People find ocean | | | | If you're a gardener who enjoys the challenge of |
| waves, waterfalls or trickling streams both fascinating | | | | growing something different, a pond allows you to |
| and relaxing. One theory about why we are drawn | | | | discover the wonderful world of water plants. |
| to water is that it triggers a genetic memory of our | | | | Plan carefully |
| natural environment. Whatever the reason, it's a | | | | Look at all the options when designing a water |
| proven fact that running water generates negative | | | | feature and deciding where to place it. A pond under |
| ions that purify the surrounding air making it feel | | | | trees will need to be frequently cleared of fallen |
| fresher and boosting our sense of well-being. | | | | leaves. A wildlife pond should have sloping edges that |
| Water is good for your garden | | | | allow easy access for small creatures. If an electric |
| Any source of water in your garden will quickly | | | | pump is needed where will the cable go? |
| attract insects, birds and wild animals. A good variety | | | | Get expert advice |
| of wildlife leads to a healthy, balanced eco-system | | | | Even a small pond requires a surprising amount of |
| where creatures that most gardeners regard as | | | | work. It's not just a case of digging a hole and filling it |
| pests are naturally kept to manageable levels. For | | | | with water! If you want it to look good and last a |
| example, if you're lucky enough to have frogs, toads | | | | long time it needs to be constructed properly so, |
| or hedgehogs you'll have very few slugs. | | | | even if you plan to do some or all of the work |
| A water feature for every garden | | | | yourself, it's worth asking for a free, no obligation |
| A rectangular or circular pool makes an attractive | | | | consultation from a professional landscape gardener |
| centrepiece in a formal garden while water flowing | | | | who is experienced in adding water features to |
| over a stainless steel sculpture can be the perfect | | | | gardens. And, for your own safety, you must use a |
| finishing touch to a modern, architectural garden. | | | | qualified electrician to install any mains operated |
| Think of the overall effect you want to create and | | | | pumps, filters or lights. |
| choose a water feature to enhance it. | | | | Want to add vitality to your garden? Just add water! |
| You can use a small, gently bubbling fountain to | | | | Hire a professional landscape gardener to advise you |
| create a tranquil haven where you can relax away | | | | on the best type of feature to suit your garden. |
| from the stresses of everyday life. Or, if you love | | | | |