No matter how large or small the space in your garden, there is always room for a fountain to bring the calming and refreshing feel to your landscape. To have the sound of water takes you from a plain garden to an oasis in your back yard or patio. In Feng Shui thinking water is the element that brings in harmony and peace. This is true of the outdoors as well as inside. The question becomes How to choose a garden fountain.

The first consideration will be to decide how large a fountain you desire and what size fountain you need for your area. A small Patio can still accommodate a fountain either a bubble type or an Urn style.A pondless water feature can fit in almost any space. A larger back yard can accommodate a free standing fountain and if you have a pond in your garden, you have the option of placing a misting fountain inside the pond for a new look and feel.

There are many simple fountains that can be made from home with very easily obtainable and inexpensive materials, such as cobblestones and decorative flower pots if you choose to craft one instead of purchase. This page will help you choose from the different varieties of fountains that are available.

Water fountains and water features have reached a new height in popularity, and with good reason. They are attractive, they encourage butterflies and birds to come to your garden, and the sound is tranquil and calming. Take a look around the area, in which you want to add a fountain and measure how much space you have to devote to this feature.

Space is the biggest consideration when determining the size. It is important that the fountain fit with the entire look and feel of the patio or garden area. Where you have a garden wall there are fountains available with the flat back which can be placed directly up against a wall. These fountains will allow the sound of water and the classic beauty of a fountain to fit in with even the smallest of spaces. If you have a larger area in which to house your fountain, Then you can choose a free standing fountain, they now come in various shapes and heights. There is the classic tiered fountain that has been in use since the ancient Grecian days and is still just as popular. At Home and Garden stores and pond stores they have fountains in all shapes and dimensions. The fountain can become the focal point of the space by incorporating an over sized water feature into the garden area.

At this point you also need to consider your budget as you decide if you want to create your own fountain or purchase one that is ready to place into your garden. This is the point that the cost of convenience comes into play. There are three choices at this point.

To have a custom garden fountain built to become the focal feature, you should expect to work closely with a contractor to design and create it to your specifications. This would entail both labor and material cost.

The second option would be to purchase a ready to plug in water fountain. The cost would depend on the style and size you chose. Choosing between a free standing fountain or a mounted fountain on a wall, your choice will make a distinctive look in your garden. Having measured your garden or patio area, you will know what size fountain will fit best in the area you have available.

There are however, many patterns available online and at home and garden centers for smaller quite simple to build water features. Simple bubble type features made with a small pump, some decorative flower pots and some inexpensive cobblestone. This feature could be made in a matter of a few short hours.

When you are choosing a water fountain or a water feature, remember that a child can drown in only an inch of water. Always make sure water is away from any small children that might have access to the area. Having water features where there is no fence or protection could cause an accident. Also make sure that the water feature is secure and completely level so that there is no chance for toppling over and causing harm. Use the correct screw anchors where needed.

Location and placement are two considerations that must be taken into account when securing a spot for your fountain. It is important to realize that when you place your fountain, if it is located under trees with falling leaves they will sink to the bottom and cause the water to become dirty.

The depth of the fountain will determine how much cleaning will be necessary since the bigger the fountain the more you will have to clean. If you have fish in the pond that will be additional responsibility to keep the water clean and oxygenated. The style of water fountain you choose will have a direct bearing on how much maintenance you plan on doing to keep up your Water feature.