What Things Should I Consider When Adding A Water Feature?

Modern outdoor fountains to your garden can be one of the most beautiful and satisfying home improvement projects you can undertake. 

Whether you would like an ornamental pond with colorful fish or an enchanting waterfall cascading close by your outdoor seating area, there is nothing that calms the spirit and soothes the senses like the soothing sound of moving water. 

Modern outdoor fountains with softly trickling water are unique and beautiful water features designed for areas with limited space while ponds are more suitable for larger properties.

Although any water feature will improve the aesthetics of a landscape, there are certain important factors that should be considered in order to choose the right option for your property. 

Some of the things you should think about before starting your project include:

• Available space and location;
• The purpose and overall theme you wish to create;
• Your budget;
• Any existing amenities that could influence your ultimate decision. 

A good place to start is by defining your purpose and available budget before considering the type of water feature that will be suitable for your property. 

Our professional team of designers and landscape experts at Big Easy Landscaping can make your vision a reality. 

With many years of experience and expertise in contemporary garden water feature design and installation, they are well equipped to help you choose the perfect water feature for your residential or commercial property in New Orleans and its surrounding areas.

Whether you are in the process of constructing a new house, improving a shared space on a commercial property, or creating an outdoor living space, a stunning water feature will not only lift the aesthetic look and feel of your outdoor space but will also add extra functionality and interest to your landscape environment.

Factors to Consider When Creating or Adding a Water Feature to Your Garden

Purpose

One of the first things to think about is the purpose you would like your water feature to achieve. 

For example, do you want a water feature that will create the illusion of more space; help drown out the noise of traffic; fill up a large unused area in your backyard; create a tranquil space where office staff can relax or enhance the existing features of your landscape design? 

If you are certain of the purpose, it will be easier to choose the right water feature for your property.

Budget

Before you start exploring available options, it is important to have a general budget limit in place that you can stick to. 

Remember to include extra costs such as electrical work, cost of installation, and maintenance when drawing up a budget. 

Other costs to factor in may include plants, fish, and protective covers if you decide to install a pond. 

Because of the fluid nature of water, professionals such as natural resource managers and landscape architects should be consulted to ensure proper design and installation techniques are used. 

Construction costs, methods, and materials will differ considerably between large ponds and smaller outdoor fountains. 

Once you have a clear indication of the costs involved you can start considering designs and materials for possible options.

Location

Water features can be any size, shape or depth. 

Small water features should be located where they can be enjoyed best. 

Garden patios, courtyards, entry spaces, seating areas, and spaces that allow interior window views are all good locations for modern outdoor fountains. 

Practical considerations include access to electrical points, water spigots, and existing amenities. Remember to check for buried utilities if you need to do any digging.

Space

It is important to know exactly how much space you have available in the area you would like to install a water feature. 

It may help to draw a rough sketch to scale and remember to include any additional items such as stone or brick borders and flower beds. 

If your purpose includes a space for relaxation where people can enjoy the flowing water you will need to allow sufficient space for seating arrangements such as benches or built-in seating elements.

Water Features, Products, and Services

At Big Easy Landscaping we consider working on water features a highly specialized job and a work of art. 

The beauty and benefits of water features can only be achieved if they are built by creative and passionate tradesmen.

Many years of landscaping experience has allowed us to master the unique craft of designing and installing stunning and functional water features for our clients. 

Here are some of the more popular water feature products and services we provide:

Bubbling Pot Fountains

This type of water feature is best suited to smaller spaces as it can easily be tucked into a small corner of your landscape. 

If you love the sounds of a gently, bubbling brook, a pot fountain will provide a relaxing setting in which to read or meditate.

Tiered Fountains

Tiered fountains can grace your garden with vintage charm that will enhance your personal space and architectural style. 

They come in a variety of sizes for small spaces or can be used to create a bigger statement.

Container Water Gardens

Container gardens can add a nice, subtle touch to your patio or garden. 

It provides all the benefits of a larger pond but without the additional work involved in cleaning and maintenance. 

They are compact, easy to install and maintain, and can be installed on a patio, deck, or in the garden.

Koi Ponds

Koi fish ponds have become a popular trend over the past few years.  

It provides a splash of color and is an interesting addition to any small space. 

Our fish pond experts will provide you with everything you need to know about how to care for Koi fish to ensure a long lifespan.

Other water features we offer include waterfall walls and modern outdoor fountains. 

For more information feel free to contact one of our water feature experts who will be happy to discuss your vision and provide you with recommendations for the best option.

The best advertisement for our services and products is our good reputation. 

Our top of the line workmanship, state of the art equipment, and a superb variety of quality materials at affordable prices makes us a perfect fit for your home or commercial exterior landscaping design and installation requirements. 

Choosing the best company for your water feature requirements can be difficult, but with Big Easy Landscaping you can get a feel for the quality of our services by reading our testimonials from satisfied clients upfront. 

This way you can get an idea of the type of work we have done in the area and whether we will be a good fit for you or your company.

Make sure that your water feature is properly maintained by adding a landscape irrigation system in your garden. 

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