This garden had to be low maintenance, hold the interest of a 5 year old & add value to the house. Primarily it had to feel very comfortable & relaxing to be in. A lot to ask of an area only 12 yards by 8.
Water gardens are not just for those with piles of extra cash to spend! Anyone could build a beautiful water feature like this one with a bit of time & a few dollars. About 5 years ago, my husband came home from work to find me digging a hole in our back yard...
Build a water garden for aquatic plants or a fish pond with goldfish or koi. Each type of pond will need to be planned for its specific features. The first step to consider is to decide what type of pond you want to build...
Steps to making a waterfall for your backyard. A waterfall in the yard can be a decidedly magnificent addition. You can use the waterfall as a central focus point of the yard, or build it around a meditation area, with a canopy of vining flowers covering the bench facing the waterfall...
In planning to construct a backyard waterfall, you should focus on two parts: the pool into which the water falls and the cascading arrangement for the waterfall itself. The last is frequently harder to build, but here I show you how to make it in a way that is not only simple, but cheap.
Check out everything you need to know to get started on your own water garden waterfall. Moving water is not required in a water garden -- aquatic plants, for example, grow best in still water -- but a waterfall or fountain adds several advantages...
