The Right Place for Your Water Garden

Anyone who has seen the magic of an artificial water garden is immediately taken by its beauty and peacefulness. However, just like so many other things in life, one of the most important aspects to consider when making changes is the location. When building your dream water garden, here are a few things to consider:

1. Call Before You Dig

Oh sure, this may seem obvious to you, but it’s surprising to learn just how many people actually forget to call the appropriate utility companies about gas, phone and power lines. In order to avoid all sorts of problems all it takes is one simple phone call. By calling before you dig you won’t have to irritate your neighbors when their electricity or phone no longer works and you’ll be assured that there won’t be any delay to your project.

2. Drawing The Line

When you are in doubt, check it out. Rather than violating the rights of your neighbors, remember to not only respect property codes for your city but also take into consideration the wishes of your neighbors.

3. Existing Structures

Does your artificial water garden design complement your existing back yard, or will further changes have to be made? Are there trees to be removed? In order to keep the cost of your project down, keep in mind existing structures like fences, patios and trees. And by keeping your neighbors informed of your plans at all times, you’ll find they may be willing to help rebuild the new fence or even share in the cost of removing that tree!

4. How’s It Flowing?

Know what type of yard you have. For instance, some parts of your yard may receive more water than others based on the flow of the water in your yard. Perhaps there is a sloping effect in your yard that would impact your vegetation. Also, check for pools of water that gather in certain spots. Spend time tracking the direction and intensity of water flows that plants need and the intensity of that water flow. In order to ensure that your entire yard receives the same amount of water you might need to raise the level of parts of your yard.

5. Made In The shade

Many plants require 6 hours of direct sunlight. Therefore, you’ll need to consider the pattern of the sun and its impact on shadows in your yard. This will dictate what type of shade you need to create and where to place your trees and water pond. Remember that the direction the sun crosses the sky will change between fall and spring.

6. Regional considerations

Where do you live? Since the type of soil will dictate the types of plants and trees you can use to create your backyard paradise, it’s important to learn what type of weather and soil conditions you can expect in the area you live in.

7. What’s The Plan?

What’s your plan? Are you just looking to make your yard look better for the next owners or are you building a barrier, an escape from the rest of the city? Keep the focus of your site in mind throughout all aspects of your yard.

Plan, plan, plan! The 7 factors listed above should help you make the perfect water garden retreat.