Garden Fountain Oasis

Water Features & Fountains Dramatically Improve the Home

Is the outside of your home less than relaxing and appealing? It is possible for you to make it into that tranquil space that you deserve, with some time, effort, and of course, money. The good news is that even if you have a small yard and not much to start with you can make your yard into a showplace with an outdoor fountain for under $2000. This includes installing a beautiful fountain to enjoy and starting a flower and herb garden. You first need to plan what you want to do.

Color Your World
Color is very important in any outdoor space. Green is a beautiful color to start with, but you will also want to add some other color through plants and flowers. By using the color wheel, you can create a beautiful yard that makes you feel great when you enjoy it. Here are some basic tips on how to find the right color connection for your yard.

Do you want a restful garden or a vibrant, exciting garden? For a restful garden, you want to choose colors that are in the blue, violet, purple, and pink range. For a vibrant garden, then you want to choose brighter and more alive colors like golds, oranges, and reds. Either choice is fine; it is entirely dependent upon what you want for your garden.
If you like a mixture of colors, then you want to choose colors that are either adjacent to each other on the color wheel (called analogous colors) or opposite from each other on the color wheel (called contrast colors). This will help you to keep your colors balanced in your garden and make it look great.

Whether it is a window garden, a fountain garden, or just a flower garden, using the above tips will help you to create the most beautiful display of color that you can imagine.

Just Add Water (Fountain)
A backyard fountain is a great addition to any home. They can be created by you in just a few days and the benefits of a fountain will far outweigh the time and effort that it entails to install it. All you have to be able to do is follow directions and you will be on your way to enjoying the sound of gurgling water in no time. Containers, such as a Mexican urn, are a great place to start in your fountain endeavor, but you will also need things like a pump, drain pipes, etc. to get your fountain up and running.

You can find fountain ideas on the internet, in books, and you can even find fountain kits at some of the home improvement stores. It is important that you get the right size pump for your fountain, however, or it will not work correctly. For a 3-foot tall Mexican urn, you will need a pump that is rated at least 50 gph. Find a container that you love the look of and you will be well on your way to having a fountain that you will enjoy for a long time. If the container is not glazed, then you may need to seal it to help prevent leaking. If you are unsure about your container, then ask at the home improvement store. More on adding a fountain....

Creating an Oasis by Adding a Fountain to Your Garden