Tag: Garden Waterfalls

The Pleasures of Garden Waterfalls

| April 21, 2011
The Pleasures of Garden Waterfalls

If there is any type of garden feature that could be considered universally applicable, it would be garden waterfalls. After all, water and the garden go literally “hand in hand” and so garden waterfalls are a natural combination. Unfortunately, very few gardeners have the sort of landscape that will translate to the appearance of even [...]

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The Styles of a Garden Waterfall

| April 21, 2011
The Styles of a Garden Waterfall

When you think about a garden waterfall, you might automatically envision a fixture made from fiberglass or resin and which is made to look exactly like a natural waterfall cascading down stones or boulders. While there are a large number of these types of water features available, there are also plenty of options for a [...]

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Building a Rock Garden Waterfall

| April 20, 2011
Building a Rock Garden Waterfall

Rock gardens tend to be fairly static arrangements, because they rely on low-profile ground covers and succulents to create a landscape in miniature, and these plants respond very little to the wind that brings motion to other landscaping features. To add some movement and excitement to a rock garden, you can incorporate a garden waterfall. [...]

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3 Spooky Garden Waterfall Projects for Halloween

| April 20, 2011
3 Spooky Garden Waterfall Projects for Halloween

Sometimes it can be difficult to incorporate your landscape elements into holiday decor. Fountains present a particular challenge. Because a fountain or garden waterfall emits water, it obliges the decorator to incorporate the water into the decoration somehow. Here are some simple ideas on how you can use a garden waterfall in your Halloween decor: [...]

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Different Types of Garden Waterfalls

| April 20, 2011
Different Types of Garden Waterfalls

There are two basic kinds of garden waterfalls: attached to a pond, and pondless. How do you choose which to build? If you already have an established water garden, or are excited about a big home-improvement project, garden waterfalls with ponds may be the best option for you. These types of garden waterfalls have a [...]

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Styling Your Garden Waterfalls

| April 20, 2011
Styling Your Garden Waterfalls

Garden waterfalls made of premade resin composites are readily available from fountain suppliers, but they do not always fit in with your landscape readily. Here are three simple tips to help made your garden waterfalls feel like part of the natural landscape: Bury It Some garden waterfalls have an obvious front and back. These are [...]

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How to Enjoy a Garden Waterfall

| January 19, 2011
How to Enjoy a Garden Waterfall

If you are looking to add a garden waterfall to your yard or garden space, you are well advised to do a bit of advanced planning. This is because it will usually require a bit of thought and consideration to make the best choice possible. For one thing, you do not want to select a [...]

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Choosing the Best Garden Waterfalls

| January 19, 2011
Choosing the Best Garden Waterfalls

There is just something enchanting about almost all kinds of garden waterfalls. It is the sound of the water, the good looks of the sprays of water from any sort of fountain, and the beauty of the actual structure itself. That statement actually oversimplifies the issue of garden waterfalls simply because it makes it sound [...]

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