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13 Water Features for Small Spaces

By: Andrew Sisk

These water gardens work well for tiny backyards and even patios.

The Artisan Garden Tour de Yorkshire celebrates the rugged country lanes and urban sophistication of Yorkshire and boasts a water feature focal point made from Corian. The water has been dyed black to enhance the sense of depth and drama in the fountain.

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The Artisan Garden Tour de Yorkshire featured at the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show celebrates the rugged country lanes and urban sophistication of Yorkshire and boasts a water feature focal point made from Corian. The water has been dyed black to enhance the sense of depth and drama in the fountain.

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Photo: Image courtesy of Ben Rollins

Water Feature

The King of Beasts ornaments this metal fountain in a French-inspired garden.

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Oasis

The The WellChild Garden at the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show features a meadow surrounding a garden oasis defined by this elegant water feature.

In the distance in the M&G Garden is a sandstone wall carved by designer Cleve West with a pattern of tree roots symbolizing the Tree of Life. In the foreground, a fountain features an octagonall shape and a bench for seating and a rill that carries water away from the garden.

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Carved Wall

In the distance in the M&G Garden at the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show is a sandstone wall carved by designer Cleve West with a pattern of tree roots symbolizing the Tree of Life. In the foreground, a fountain features an octagonall shape and a bench for seating and a rill that carries water away from the garden.

13 Water Features for Small Spaces

Rooting for the Home Team

Water Feature

Oasis

Carved Wall

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