Adding a garden fountain to the backyard 

Outdoor water fountains do many things besides just look good in the garden. Landscape by using water as a decorative feature will increase the value of your property, and not only that but if you are selling your home a garden fountain or pond may just entice a potential home buyer into making an offer.

As a water feature this is our most decorative fountain for the patio area

For adding a more rustic and distinctively rural look to your backyard, barrel fountains add a nostalgic look. Whether you choose the three tiered, or vintage hand pump piece, these artistic garden and patio accessories make attractive lawn or garden decorations. 

This type is a solar fountain that only requires the sun to power it. It is an ideal style for patio's and gardens.

For others like the water bells, bamboo and brass garden fountains you can buy water fountains at outdoordecor.

They have a very good selection of these water features and all other types of garden decor.

Full details on buying this fountain for the patio are here. The Ensenada Garden Water Fountain adds a flair of Southwestern charm to any outdoor decor. Water flows from the large spout and cascades into earthenware pots until it reaches the basin.

The water is then recycled back to the upper pool to repeat the process. Natural and earthy colors of this water fountain will blend with nearly any environment. This piece is created from resin, so you can obtain the look of terracotta without all the weight, and it is quite durable, too.

Wooden barrel fountains - This decorative outdoor accent gives you an old west feel and is a very nice addition to a home that has a southwestern or country theme.

 The bright natural cedar bucket has a charming look with a great sound and can be used indoors or out. Durable cedar wood fountain features three barrels that attractively spout water. Get antique character and a great sound to place nearly anywhere!

If you enjoy bird watching a water feature is a must, because water and plants attract a great number of birds. You can create distinct pools, birdbaths with rocks at different depths to attract different species.

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This isn't advisable in a fishpond or a fountain, because diseases from the birds infect the fish, and bird feathers can clog a fountainhead. Add streams to attract small birds and small animals such as salamanders and newts.

Solar fountains are more popular today because they are environmentally friendly and are a wonderful way to add the gentle sounds of falling water to your garden or patio environment without the need for electrical lines or installations.

Fountains are also a great accessory for fish ponds, adding more oxygen to the water. Just be careful that they are not near water lilies (these plants do not like the movement).

For other lawn and garden ideas to our main page about garden decorations and accents.

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