How to incorporate water features into your landscape design (Home & Design)

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There are seemingly endless options for water features in landscape design today. They include pools and ponds of all sizes and shapes as well as hot tubs, waterfalls, cascades, streams and fountains using any number of items for background and building materials. With all of the options available, how can you narrow down your choices? Here are a few factors to consider:

Size and Type of Space Available

Make sure your water feature fits in the space you have available. You want it to be a focal point, but not necessarily the only one. It should stay in scale with your other design elements and your budget too!

Consider the type and location of space available for your water feature. Will you be able to get plumbing or electricity to it if needed? Will construction crews be able to access the area with the necessary equipment?

Safety and Pondless Water Features

Todays water features are usually self-contained, meaning the water doesnt come from the plumbing supply, but from a pond, sump, or other reservoir. They are usually powered by an electric pump, although solar-powered pumps are now available as well. While ponds can be beautiful additions to your outdoor landscape, parents of small children tend to avoid them due to safety concerns. Many municipalities have strict bylaws that mandate enclosing pools and ponds for child safety reasons.

One way to incorporate a water feature into your landscape design without having a pool of water is to use a pondless feature. Pondless water features are fountains, cascades or waterfalls where the water disappears into stones or other porous materials so that it doesnt accumulate into a pool. A simple bubbling rock in your garden can provide a soothing waterfall sound without the safety risk or expense of more elaborate water features.

Hess Landscaping has decades of experience designing and building a variety of water features. Call 905-689-5557 or visit http://www.hesslandscaping.com to find out what they can do for you.

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How to incorporate water features into your landscape design (Home & Design)