Landscaping with Water

Imagine having a luxury retreat in your own backyard - a place where you go to clear your mind, melt stress and escape all the irritations of the modern world. Lush greenery, the heady scent of fresh flowers and the soothing sound of flowing, trickling water enable you to forget your worries and go on vacation any day of the week. Believe it or not, it isn't too difficult to achieve ' landscaping with water can be done quickly and easily without calling in the pros.

The most simple and economical way to introduce the element of water into your outdoor landscaping is to use a self-contained water feature such as a fountain, pond or waterfall. You can purchase pre-assembled water features that will add immeasurable appeal to your yard, and won't take more than a weekend to install.

Outdoor fountains are the most popular way to instantly create a water-themed focal point that will attract wildlife, mask unpleasant noises, add beauty and provide that relaxing water sound. Go for a classic look with a cast stone water fountain - such as the Amalfi Two-Tiered Water Fountain, pictured top. A very affordable yet elegant selection would be the Portland Sound Garden Fountain (pictured left) by Hunter Kenroy.

A pre-fabricated resin garden pond can bring instant tranquility to any outdoor space, no matter how small. The Well Pond measures 43" in diameter, and can be set on any level surface. Add a pond spitter such as the Dragonfly Dripper Fountain, pictured left, for a trickling water sound and even more appeal.

Backyard waterfalls pack the most punch in an easy-to-set-up water feature. No need to call professional landscapers or contractors ' in most cases, these waterfalls arrive in your driveway completely pre-assembled (others may arrive in two or three easy to stack pieces). Simply move it to the desired spot, insert the pump, fill it with water and you're ready to go! Made of durable, lightweight materials, these waterfalls can be moved around the yard as you wish and as an added bonus, won't have to be left behind when you move. They're easy to clean, and bear a striking resemblance to more costly, heavy natural rock. To help the your new backyard waterfall blend in with the landscaping in your yard, get some loose natural rocks or boulders in a similar color and arrange them around it, along with some shrubs and ornamental grasses. The Elm Falls is pictured.

Browse a full selection of backyard waterfalls, outdoor fountains and garden ponds in a wide range of colors, styles, and price ranges at www.kineticfountains.com.