You’ll notice that some of the ones that you may choose to use on the outdoor patio also have solar panel attachments, so you won’t need to run power out to them.  Most of these are small enough to fit in a sun room.

The purpose of these water features and the reason they’re so popular, is the soothing feeling the sound of water brings to someone who has had a stressful day.

If you’re looking to add flair and character to an open space or just a corner of your yard - wishing wells make a great addition.

Depending on how you go about acquiring your well, either through Craigslist, buying the lumber, stone, or a prefab – this will dectate how much costs are involved, along with labor.  Odds are, for a no frills wishing well, you’re looking at $20 -400.00.

There are all types of wells out there to choose from.  If you plan to go with a wooden model, we recommend that you make sure the well is constructed out of cedar.  This will give the well a few additional years over pine and won’t require extensive cleaning and treating.

You should know that any wooden well is going to turn after spending some time out in the elements.  Sanding and treating will prolong the look of the well, but ultimately, mother nature will over come all your hard work.  Though, some people appreciate the character given to a weathered well.  It’s up to you.

A simple step-by-step installation process on how to create your own beautiful, low-maintenance fountainscapes using Aquascape’s AquaBasin™ System. Learn more at http://www.aquascapeinc.com

When it comes to adding water features to your backyard garden or patio, you may want to consider either a fountain or pond.

With everyone having a busy schedule these days, most people, when opting for the pond, choose the prefab ponds. You can still build your own and form the base of your pond if you want, but if you want to speed the process along, there are tons of stores that sell prefab ponds. Once you decide on the one you want, simply install it, then begin decorating it with the look and feel that you want.

Below are several photos of ponds people have installed themselves.

You see them ll the time, people use them to line their driveways or accent their patios – retaining walls.

They can be built out of almost anything. For centuries people have used stones and bricks. Now they use railroad ties and formed concrete. When done correctly, they can look absolutely beautiful and add space and value to the place you love most; your home and garden.

As you can see from the photos, some retaining walls can be as tall as you want, while others will be only inches off the ground. It all depends on the look and purpose you need your wall to provide. It can also be either straight, curved, circular, or boxed. Retaining walls are also easy to build. See the schematic below for more information on how they work and should be constructed.