Whether you’re just starting to think about creating a new landscape for your home or your landscape is reaching maturity, a frequently overlooked element is the garden water feature. There’s something about the sound of water bubbling that instantly soothes and invites you to draw near – just the quality every well-planned landscape should have.
Water features are a feast for the eyes and ears
Any landscape water feature, be it a bubbling outdoor water fountain or trickling stone, instantly creates a focal point in the garden thanks to its constant movement. Just as ornamental grasses blowing in the breeze catch your eye, so does the playful movement of water as it spills or cascades over a garden water feature. In a small landscape, a water feature can keep the focus close to the onlooker and make the space seem larger than it is. The sound of a garden water feature can also mask noises like traffic from nearby roads or conversation from too-close-at-times neighbors, lending an immediate air of relaxation and seclusion – even in an urban landscape. Some outdoor water fountains can be ordered with lighting kits, allowing the landscape water feature to have an impact into the evening hours. Our low-voltage landscape lighting can also be adjusted (or added) to subtly highlight a water feature.
Water features work in any landscape
There was a time when large outdoor water fountains or high-maintenance ponds were the only options for landscape water features. Now there are clever designs that allow recirculation of water without sacrificing space or advanced training to keep them working. One of our most popular water elements is the bubbling rock. Small boulders artfully tucked into garden beds can instantly age a landscape, allowing even brand-new landscapes to feel established. Bubbling boulders – with water emerging at the top and trickling down the sides – give that timeless aura along with the sophisticated grace of a more formal outdoor water fountain. With their water reservoirs hidden underneath washed river stones, frequent refilling isn’t necessary. Garden water features can be tucked into planting areas or incorporated into hardscape, depending on your style and how you’d like them to function within the design.
Water in the landscape attracts all kinds of visitors
The sound of water doesn’t just attract people! Don’t be surprised when birds visit your bubbler or landscape water feature for a quick drink or refreshing splash session. Birds typically find birdbaths by sight, but the sound of a bubbler is like a magnet – especially for water-loving robins. Butterflies, too, will land at the edges of a trickling outdoor water fountain. Hummingbirds will fly over gurgling water, getting just wet enough then perching on a nearby branch to finish preening.
Know when to hire a professional!
A simple birdbath is an easy addition to the landscape that any homeowner can set up. Outdoor water fountains – large or small – require digging, leveling, electrical connections, and strength (they’re quite heavy!), so professional installation is recommended. Bruss Landscaping offers several styles and finishes in garden water features – we can find the perfect match for your landscape. To consult with one of our landscape water feature designers, visit us here: https://www.brusslandscaping.com/contact
