Studies show the sound of water reduces stress and creates a relaxing environment. Aside from the health benefits, there are other advantages to adding water features in your home landscape. Water features add sound, texture, and movement to landscape design. They are certainly attractive additions and create instant tranquility, but they’re also functional.
Other Benefits
- Bring the sounds of nature to you. Relax to the soothing sounds of flowing water, well-known for reducing stress, blood pressure, and anxiety. Another benefit of a well-placed water feature is drowning out the sounds of a busy street. Living in a subdivision doesn’t mean you have to do without a backyard oasis.
- Personalize your space. Choose a water feature with a design that fits your style. With so many options to choose from, it’s an easy way to personalize your home and yard. Many people imagine a pond when they think of a water feature. However, you might consider a waterfall, streambed, or even a series of waterfalls. The easiest water feature to add is a recirculating fountain, which are great gifts for any occasion.
- Attract wildlife to your yard and contribute to the local ecosystem. You’ll see an increase in activity from birds and helpful insects, like dragonflies, which feed on mosquitoes. All living creatures need water to survive, so you’ll be supporting your corner of the world by inviting wildlife to visit. Plus, your family will have endless entertainment and educational opportunities.
- They require little maintenance. Pondless choices like fountains or cascading waterfalls recirculate water, so they use little water and bacteria is limited. Pondless water features are also great for families with young children because they can be enjoyed without safety risks.
- They can be adapted to fit small spaces. Water features work well even in the smallest yards. Well-designed pondless options or fountains can be tucked into an under-utilized area of your property to create a beautiful focal point.
Stop by the Garden Center to see the assortment of self-contained water fountains we have in stock or talk to Warren’s Outdoor Living at 281-354-7111 to create a custom design.
Water Fountain