Backyard water features serve any lifestyle and budget. From fountains to gardens, flowing water instills a sense of harmony and balance to any outdoor space. Explore your options to craft the backyard of your dreams!
Small garden fountain
If you don’t have room for a large water feature or don’t want to build one due to lack of resources, you can go small and still have something lovely. Create a pot fountain or a tabletop water garden that offers a bit of a splash.
You can even make a portable water feature that can be moved around depending on where people gather in your yard. Small garden fountains are ideal for balconies and compact decks. They provide a bit of nature in areas that don’t see a lot of foliage or other earthy elements.
Spherical water fountain
Flowing water in the garden takes on an ethereal look when it curves magically around an already mystical object. Consider a spherical water garden for your backyard whether you have a traditional or modern space. This water feature can be made with inexpensive materials and doesn’t take much time to put it together.
With a terracotta bowl and sphere, along with a small submersible pump and a few other supplies, you can have a water feature that will provide hours of enjoyment and wow guests. We love the idea of placing rocks or pebbles in the bowl for added dimension.
Backyard pond
A backyard pond is a water feature that’s obviously most suitable for a home or condominium with a substantial yard. It is not that hard to make yourself if you have the time and motivation.
Many a unique pond (even with a waterfall!) has been created in only a weekend with tools purchased from the local home improvement store. Backyard ponds look amazing bordered by regional flora and fauna, some of which may even be able to grow up from under the water.
Patio water garden
Your friends and family will love spending time on your patio or porch when you deck the space out with container water gardens. Lotuses are especially easy to grow in containers (choose large buckets or pots, however, as these flowers grow rapidly). The sweet scent of these gorgeous plants will be appreciated in a patio water feature, in addition to their stunning shape.
Water lettuce, taro, and water canna are also great solutions for a patio water garden. Keep in mind that if you live in an area that freezes during the winter, you’ll want to choose flowers and plants that can be moved indoors when necessary.
Bell fountain
The bell fountain is a simple backyard water feature that doesn’t need much space or an abundance of supplies. This kind of feature provides constant water movement, which is delightful to the eyes and ears. You can get away with minimal investment and end up with a backyard water feature that is arguably more beautiful than ones costing thousands of dollars.
These are just a small number of water features that you can build yourself. Have fun playing around with your landscape and outdoor living space to construct the perfect water feature to bring calm into your home.