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BY ADAM BAILEY
rom waterfalls to koi ponds, garden streams to birdbaths, hereâs a list of all the best backyard bubblers, gurglers, and soothers. These are just a few water features associated with tranquil, idyllic outdoor spaces. You might, however, be surprised to find out how they impact your homeâs value.
A manicured lawn, colorful flowers, and stylish patio furniture all make for a pleasant exterior, but they donât necessarily help your house standout from any others in your neighborhood. Give your landscape design a boost by adding a water feature. In addition to being a pretty thing to look at, there are many benefits to including a water featureâlike a garden creek or small pondâin your landscape. Water is soothing to the senses, it adds texture to your yard, and can buffer noise pollution. Whether you have a big or small space, there are different ways you can incorporate a water feature. Keep reading to see ideas for how a water feature can elevate any yard. 1. Garden Creek. This one will take a bit more work, but a babbling garden creek is a wonderful backyard water feature to make you feel like you are right in the forest. This water feature is ideal for larger backyards and for homeowners who want to incorporate something into a large portion of their yard.
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2. Splash Pad. If your kid loves running through sprinklers, then you can easily upgrade backyard water adventures with your very own splash pad. Splash pads at home have the same appeal of a splash pad you would find at a water park, but there isnât any required transportation since you are already at home! Splash pads can be a good alternative to swimming pools because they are safer, cheaper and much easier to maintain. 3. Outdoor Shower. The ultimate water feature is one you can step right into. A backyard shower provides a liberating alternative to your daily shower routine and lets you extend the pleasure outdoors.
4. Koi Pond. If you have the space and resources, consider building a tranquil koi pond. Youâll want to make sure you have enough space, so the pond is large enough to allow fish to live comfortably and grow. Koi eat plants, so you will need to add non-toxic plants to the pond, such as water lettuce, water lilies and other floating floras. If you donât want to maintain the pond to the point of keeping koi, you can also use a number of different pond designs minus the fish.
