How do I choose a Water Feature? - FAQ

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How do I choose a Water Feature?

With so many types of water feature available, it can be tricky trying to find the one that best suits you and your garden landscape.  The ideal place to start is to look at the different types of water feature available.  Each of the categories listed below have numerous choices within, but the list will help to hone down which water feature might be the most desirable for your particular installation.

  • Ponds & Lakes.  Ponds are an open area of water and can range from tiny wildlife pools to grand formal or informal lakes and swimming ponds.  Ponds are usually lined with a rubber liner which will hold the water.  The only limitation is the size of the garden area you wish to allocate to the pond area.
  • Water Rills.  A rill is usually a formal, straight series of channels which either link between ponds or have the water disappearing into a hidden sump.  The rill can contain stepped cascades, bubbling jets, decorative foaming water jets and underwater lighting if desired.
  • Waterfalls.  As the name suggests, this is a feature where water is cascading directly downwards.  Cascading water blades, wall-mounted water spouts or more natural state and stone materials can be used to create the waterfall and this can also form the start of a stream.
  • Streams.  Water running downhill from a raised section can be a wonderful addition to a pond or as a pond-free feature with a hidden water reservoir.  Streams can range from a gentle trickling watercourse to a substantial torrent.
  • Fountains.  We determine a fountain as water jets firing up in the air.  When the fountain pump is switched off, there is no visible ‘feature’ above the water surface, other than the decorative nozzle attachment.  Again, this can be incorporated into a pond or as a pondless fountain feature.  Fountains can range from small tinkling water jets to substantial 20 metre high water displays in lakes.
  • Statuary Water Features.  We classify ‘Statuary’ water features as garden ornaments, sculptures or statues which, when the water display is switched off, will still provide a visible inanimate feature.  Some examples of this include small wall mounted Lion’s head spouts, urns and decorative pots, water bowls, multi-tiered stone cascades, monoliths and water spheres.

The key point to consider is how much space you wish to dedicate to the water feature.  Do feel free to contact the Water Garden Ltd team to run through the options that will best suit your garden space and budget.

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