Improving Your Garden by Adding a Fountain

A great way to spice up your garden is to add a water feature. These can be both soothing and aesthetically appealing. Many find that there’s nothing more relaxing than sitting on a bench next to a garden and listening to a fountain while you read a good book or do some studying. Putting in a water feature is fairly easy and relatively inexpensive, and will add immensely to the pleasantness of your garden. Also, the maintenance level is minimal.

Image via WikipediaUsually, people install fountains for the benefit of the natural ambiance it provides. For some reason, being around a gorgeous scene of water gives you a positive energy. This is also good if you practice Tai Chi or some form of yoga or meditation. The constant drone of the water is exactly what most people need to concentrate on what they are doing. Even if you're not into that kind of stuff, just being in a garden with a fountain has a sort of meditative quality to it, whether you are actually trying to meditate or not.

When you first decide to put in a fountain, you need to put great care into picking out one that will go well with the rest of your garden. If you have any other decorations, you want to consider if it goes well with your motif. Does the fountain you're considering stand out in your garden like a sore thumb, or does it look like it was meant to be there? If you don't have a landscaper's eye, you may wish to consult a friend who does - they can be very helpful in this.

Another issue you might run into is supplying your fountain with power. This may especially be a problem if your garden isn't that close to your house. A solution that can work for this is to use an extension cord meant for being buried. All it will take is a few hours of digging a small trench to place the cord in, and you will have power to your fountain without an unsightly cord running across the yard. (Another option is to buy one of the newer solar-powered fountains, and then you won't have to mess with a cord at all.)

So if you're looking for a way to make your garden a more classy and beautiful place to be, you may want to consider installing a fountain. The whole process is surprisingly inexpensive, and I think that you will be very happy with the results. Having a fountain in your garden is not only soothing, but it also adds a lot of character to an otherwise bland garden. Remember, gardens are not just for giving us vegetables! A garden is a place to go when you want to retreat from the outside world and dwell in your own thoughts with no disturbances.