A water body in your front yard or just near the entrance can brighten up the elevation of your home. Setting up the water body – say a fountain or a small pond may not be all that difficult if you hire the right people for the job. The hassles arise when you are done with the installation and have to take care of the pond or fountain’s maintenance on a regular basis. If it is just the maintenance aspect that is stopping you from installing a water feature in your home, here are some tips that can help.

Space and Place

Measure the garden area and find an ideal place where you can place the water feature. Make sure that this water body is not under direct sunlight all the time, so that you do not have to add water to it very often. Also avoid placing it right underneath a tree, as falling leaves will make it untidy and keep you busy all spring. The size of the garden will also help you determine what type of water body you should choose for your garden.

Above or In-Ground

The next thing is do you want an above ground water feature – like a pedestal fountain or a pond build above the surface? Or do you want to dig up the garden to create space for an in ground water pond? It will depend on the cost of the water feature and also on the kind of dangers there are to above and in-ground water features. If you have young children, an above ground feature is always recommended.

Source of Water

When it is a water feature, one important thing to consider is the source of water. Where are you going to get the water for the pond or the fountain? If you want less work, then see if the water feature can be placed close to a water pipeline. Also consider what kind of material you wish to use for creating the pond. The ideal one would be tiles considering low maintenance and ease of cleaning. Wood and metal may get spoiled after a while, which means you may need to replace them every few years.