Far from being a luxury item with only esoteric value, a water feature actually brings benefits to its owner. Here are five ways you benefit by installing a waterfall, fountain, pond or other water feature on your property.
The nice thing about fountains and water features is the flexibility in sizing. Waterfalls, fountains and ponds can be installed on tiny backyard patios and sprawling estates. Of course, local ordinances and HOA rules apply, so run your plans by the officials.
If you live in an urban or suburban neighborhood, your property may back up to less-than-deal views. Have your fountain installed along a fence line to block an unsightly lot or a commercial building.
Install a fountain or waterfall to take attention from your shed or carport. For more privacy, install a tall water feature that blocks views into your backyard from neighboring homes. A wall fountain can also cover unsightly spots on brick and stucco walls.
Gurgling and dancing fountains and waterfalls create lovely ambient sounds. Depending on the setup of your own water feature, the pleasant sounds created will cancel out traffic sounds, yippie dogs and other continuous city noises.
Fountains can be set to synchronize with music and lights to add sensory delights and drown out street noises. If your household includes a small child (or sensitive adult) who is constantly stirred awake by noises, consider installing a soothing outdoor water feature near the child's bedroom window.
Sometimes, the world can become a bit overwhelming. Work, social obligations and household chores take their toll. You come home to relax, turn on the TV, and there's only bad news to be had-or more chaos and noise when you click the remote.
It's time to grab a beverage and escape to your backyard water feature. Put your feet up and kick back to the sounds of a babbling creak or a tumbling waterfall. When you close your eyes, you'll be far away in a calm mountain forest or tucked away in a tropical seaside glen.
Installing a pool will add value to your home but also requires a commitment to maintain the pool. Some people are not physically able to care for pools, but they can do the limited maintenance required for a fountain or pond.
Winter care is much easier for a pump compared to the maintenance required for a full-size swimming pool. As long as your pond has no fish in it, you can simply remove the plants and the pump; cover the pond and allow it to freeze. If you use deicers, you can keep the pond going yearround.
A shallow fountain must be drained after the pump is removed. Cover the fountain to keep rainwater and moisture out. Clean the pump regardless of your water-feature type and store it in an area where it won't freeze. That's all there is to do until springtime, when you can enjoy your fountain again.
If you already have a fantastic swimming pool, add some fountains and light features to the water. Or, have a waterfall or other water feature attached to the pool. A water feature crafted of stone adds visual and audio appeal to the poolside and gives your property an elegant, resort-like appeal.
If you don't have room for a pool in your backyard, a water feature is the best way to create a special spot for entertaining. With lighting and other decor, you can create your own private party oasis.
Place the water feature where it will be enjoyed. If you regularly host guests on your patio, make sure the water feature is visible from patio seating. If you have a large outdoor kitchen, place the water feature adjacent to the dining area for extra special al fresco dinner parties.
Contact Sequoyah Pools today to schedule your custom water feature installation. We create quality pools and water features for residential and commercial clients in Knoxville and throughout the East Tennessee region.
