How to Decorate Around Water Features
A water feature in your landscaping design can be as simple as a small, still pond or as complex as a cascading waterfall and stream. How you decorate around your water feature depends in large part on the feature itself, as well as your budget. Still, there are some things you can do to decorate that are common to all types of water features. Complete your water feature by decorating around it and incorporating it into the rest of your landscaping. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Bricks
- Rocks and boulders
- Plants
- Trees
- Solar-powered lighting
- Garden accessories
- Bench or other seating
Instructions
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Build a border. Even if your water feature is as simple as a stand-alone fountain, outlining it will frame it and give it a greater impact. Build a formal border out of stacked bricks, or create a rustic, natural look with boulders and rocks.
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Soften the edges. Add plants around your water feature to blur the edges between the feature and the rest of the landscaping. Use potted plants or bring in some soil and plant the plants directly in the ground. If your border is made of boulders, for example, tuck some soil into the cracks between them and plant some rock plants. Plant a tree nearby to shed some shade on the water feature, as water plants and animals need shade to grow and thrive.
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Highlight the water. Water features are not inexpensive or easy to create. Highlight the beauty and hard work you put into your water feature by shedding some light on your design. Place attractive solar-powered lanterns in the ground or hang them from nearby trees.
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Add accessories to your water feature. Floating water lilies and floating candles create ambiance and help reduce water pests. Place a bird feeder nearby so birds can have both a bath and a meal. Include a touch of whimsy by standing a pink plastic flamingo in the middle of the water.
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Create a space for rest and relaxation. Tuck a garden bench along the side of the water feature or under a nearby tree. Or build a gazebo complete with a table and chairs for cozy and romantic outdoor meals.
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