Water Features 101

By Marie Hofer, Gardening editor, HGTV.com
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Nothing can quite transform a landscape like a water feature. Whether it's a dramatic waterfall or a quiet pond, water works its magic on any garden, providing a focal point and soothing the soul. Moving water provides delightful background music and masks traffic noise. If you're thinking of adding a water feature to your yard, check out the great ideas below. The complete step-by-step instructions will help you create a beautiful water feature of your own.

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Ponds, Fountains and Waterfalls

Plan on spending a couple of weekends to create a small pond.

Garden Pond and Waterfall
Double-Pool Water Garden
A Formal Pond and Patio
Wine Barrel Waterfall
Do-It-Yourself Waterfall
A No-Fuss Pond
A Grecian Fountain
A Millstone Fountain
Unique Waterfall
Budget Water Garden
A Jug Fountain 		Stone Water Feature
Backyard Water Garden
A Koi Pond
A Portable Pond
Pond Gardening
A Woodland Waterfall
Create a Pond
Install a Water Garden
Water Gardens
Peaceful Streambed
Landscape Adjustments

Fill the Yard with Water
Backyard Water Garden
Contemporary Water Garden
Dry Creek Garden
A Ledge Stone Fountain
Whimsical Garden
Pond for a Small Patio

General Considerations

Pond Secrets
Thwarting Mosquitoes
Water Gardens and West Nile Virus
Moving Water
Flowering Pontoons
Lotus

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For the cost of a pump (usually about $20) and an interesting container (which you may already have on hand), you can assemble your very own bubbling fountain.

Container Gardens

Tabletop Water Garden
Container Water Gardening
Deck Fountain
Simply Zen
Indoor Water Garden
Tub Water Gardens
Mini Water Gardens
Cedar Water Garden
Rustic Tub Garden
Fabulous Fountain
Underwater Garden
Tabletop Fountains
Indoor Fountains

Tips for Cold Weather

Winterizing Water Gardens
Winter Water-Garden Care
Water-Garden Winterizing