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title: Water Feature Ideas for an Outdoor Living Space
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- August 11, 2020
# Add a Water Feature to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Area
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The benefits to having a [water feature](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/portfolio/water-features/) in your landscaping are many, from attracting wildlife and improved air quality to a reduction in noise pollution. According to Feng Shui, an ancient practice of looking to strike a balance with the natural world in living spaces, running water brings wealth.
This could easily be true, as the added curb appeal of a water feature brings up the value of your home. Landscaping [water features](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/services/luxury-landscape-hardscaping/water-features/) attract potential homebuyers and are therefore a good investment. But, why wait until you sell to enhance your backyard with running water?
When it comes to relaxation in your own backyard, nothing is as soothing as the sound of running water. It is often said that flowing water soothes the soul. Throughout history, trusted doctors, philosophers and clerics have advocated the healing powers of water.
### Here are Some Water Features that Will Add Value to Your Landscape:
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A stone-lined koi pond with colorful fish and a small waterfall creates a stunning water feature, surrounded by large flat stones, trees, and a nearby house with windows.
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A landscaped backyard pond serves as a stunning water feature, with rocks, small waterfalls, underwater lights, and lush plants; a stone patio elegantly borders one side.
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A small circular garden pond with a stone border and a frog statue spouting water creates a charming water feature, surrounded by plants, flowers, and stone pavers on a landscaped patio.
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A backyard pool with a water feature is surrounded by lounge chairs, colorful flowers, and landscaped greenery, with a patio and a wooden fence overlooking an open field under a partly cloudy sky.
## Ponds:
- Ecosystem Pond
- Koi Pond
- Water-Lily Pond
- Trailing Stone Pond
- Reflection Pond
Any one of the above pond options is bound to be the focal point of your landscaping. [Ponds are the best](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/services/water-features/) way to attract birds, butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife to your backyard. Making relaxation and the appreciation of nature easy and soothing. A great staycation solution for these challenging times.
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A large outdoor brick pizza oven with a chimney stands in a garden, surrounded by trees and greenery. A round brick planter with a black water feature and nearby wooden seating create a rustic, inviting atmosphere.
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A stone fountain featuring a bronze statue of a child, holding two streams of water, stands among lush green trees and shrubs, with water cascading into a pool below—an elegant complement to custom outdoor swimming pools.
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A large ceramic urn-style water feature with blue and brown glaze stands on a bed of smooth rocks in a landscaped yard at night, illuminated with light, with grass and shrubs in the background.
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Three carved stone water fountains of varying heights create a striking water feature on a bed of smooth black pebbles in a landscaped garden, surrounded by trees, mulch, and a spotlight in the background.
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A tall, ribbed ceramic water feature with cascading water stands on a bed of rocks and plants in a garden, framed by stone pillars and a wooden pergola behind it.
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A large, glossy blue ceramic urn with a small water feature fountain on top, surrounded by smooth black stones and plants in a serene garden setting.
## Fountains:
- Three Tiered Traditional Garden Fountain
- Bubbling Urn Fountain
- Stone Column Fountain
- Classic Greek Fountain
- Japanese Fountain
- Endless/Disappearing Fountain
- Cascading Fountain
- Wall Fountains
- Bird Bath Fountain
Surprisingly, any of these water fountains are an excellent solution for a landscaping area that is limited in size or as an entryway statement. Fountains, made with a variety of materials cement, ceramic, metal, cast stone, fiberglass and resin, create a soothing background noise to calm the spirit.
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A stone fountain with a brick arch serves as a stunning water feature, pouring into a swimming pool set against a stone wall, with a green field, trees, and lampposts in the background.
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A custom outdoor swimming pool features a stone wall with a small waterfall cascading into the clear blue water, surrounded by rocks and a fence in the background.
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A circular hot tub with stone siding overflows into a clear blue custom outdoor swimming pool, creating a small waterfall. Sun loungers and lush greenery provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation.
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A small man-made water feature flows through rocks and lush greenery beside a house, with decorative stones and various plants lining the landscaped garden.
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Luxury backyard pool with elegant water features and fountains, surrounded by a stone patio, landscaped greenery, and a large house boasting balconies and outdoor seating areas under a clear sky.
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A small, tranquil garden waterfall flows over rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and shrubs. The water cascades into a stone-lined stream, crafting a peaceful setting beside a house with a beige exterior wall. For such idyllic [outdoor living](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/services/luxury-landscape-hardscaping/outdoor-living/), consider landscaping services in Delaware County, PA.
## Waterfalls:
- Pondless Waterfall
- Spout Water Feature
- Waterwall
- Cascading Rock Waterfall
- Rain Curtain
- Scuppers
- Sconces
- Laminar Jets
- Bubblers
- Streambeds
Many homeowners are seeing the value of creating outdoor living areas and in doing so are using all types of unique [water features](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/portfolio/water-features/) to enhance their space. Likewise, these water features, such as a rain curtain or deck jets with LED lighting add a special ambiance in the darker hours of the day.
With outdoor entertainment being in high demand, adding one or more of these[water features](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/services/water-features/) to your outdoor living area can make for many memorable occasions in your own backyard. Don’t forget to explore the [lighting options](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/services/outdoor-lighting/) to enhance any water feature you install.
If you are considering a water feature installation, [talk with one of our landscaped design specialist](https://www.disabatinoinc.com/contact/) at DiSabatino Landscaping. We can quickly and expertly install a pond, waterfall, water fountain or streambed that will enhance your outdoor living area for years to come.
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