Garden Fountains - Bring Waterfalls Into Your Home

Many of you must have admired the natural waterfalls and must have experienced the soothing effect it has on you. Keeping this in mind, man has tried to create the same effect through artificial means, in an attempt to bring nature closer to us.

Waterfalls are known to provide a continuous motion to the water and the sound of running water provides relaxation as well as adds an oasis to our outdoors. Water in motion is also believed to have many more advantages for us. It helps to prevent algae growth, which can be seen in stagnant water. Falling water also helps to oxygenate a water feature keeping it clear and healthy for fishes. According to Feng Shui, it is believed that moving water creates Chi energy that balances the environment around us. Feng Shui emphasises that a waterfall should flow towards the home and the preferred directions are east, southeast, and north.

You can, with the help of some research, try and incorporate a waterfall feature into your landscaping or can choose from numerous sculpted and ready-made waterfalls that are available.

Things To Consider

The effect of a waterfall can be enhances with the help of rocks. Their size and positioning determines the flow speed and sound of the fall. Gravel and pebbles improve the functional aspect and rocks and stones work well as edges for waterfall. A dramatic touch can be added with boulders.

The sound of the waterfall is related to the speed of the falling water and the volume of water to either produce a loud gush or a ripple effect.

All these effects are easily possible through pre-formed garden waterfalls as well. Some of the popular examples are Fiberglass waterfalls that can give the impression of real rocks but without the heavy weight. Then there are Slate waterfalls and Copper garden waterfalls, to name a few. Their advantage is that they can be moved from one area to another, easily. All these waterfalls usually come with adjustable flow pump to allow you to increase or decrease the water flow, which also affects the sound level.

Waterfalls can also be customized according to your design or special theme. Create one today!

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