Casting reflections, creating focal points and diffusing sound, it’s no coincidence that water is a predominant feature of any sensory garden. Read on for our favourite ways to introduce water to your outdoor space for a feel-good garden!
Seeing or hearing the soothing sounds of moving water triggers a chemical response that increases blood flow to the brain and heart, inducing relaxation and improving our sense of well-being. With the clear mood-enhancing benefits and easy plug and play operation, there’s no reason not to enjoy the benefits.
Here’s our guide to introducing water to the garden, including a round-up of the best water features for your space so that you can simply plug in, turn on and enjoy a feel-good garden.
‘My home is a place where I like to unwind and relax and I greatly believe our water feature helps with this. The sound of flowing water helps me feel at ease and is comforting.’
JUSTIN COAKLEY, @DESIGN_AT_NINETEEN
Introduce water with garden sculpture
Introduce water and sculpture in one go, with a statuesque water feature sculpture. Choose a classic urn or bowl to complement the scale of your garden, it will draw the eye and maximise the sense of space.
Add an element of water with clever water feature planters
Another two for one win, are our clever pieces that combine water feature and planter together such as this multi-tasking bowl planter. Plant with herbs or scented flowers for an explosion of aroma.
Use the focal point of a water feature to design a zone in your garden
The generous height of our Charcoal Tiles water feature makes it the ideal backdrop to a zone reserved just for relaxing. Complete your switch-off zone with scent and frame your water feature with perfumed honeysuckle planters.
Make a statement in large formal gardens with a classic water feature
Where space allows, go for all-out grandeur, evoking elegant country house vistas with this classic verdigris finished fountain, or for even more impressive scale, see our ball-style water feature. A statement piece will draw your eye through the garden to make the most of the view.
The best water feature to create a special holiday mood at home
Introducing two sensory elements - our filigree patterned water features casts a magical light alongside the gentle trickle of water, evoking the ambience of holidays in warmer climes when dining out at night.
The best water feature for small gardens, patios and balconies
A wall-mounted water fountain is perfect for very small spaces, as it will draw the eye away from the ground and not compromise valuable floor space. A neat bistro set beside this feature will make for a stylish bijoux sanctuary come aperitivo time.
The best water feature for city gardens and contemporary outdoor spaces
Looking for something less traditional? Our industrial style water feature will bring contemporary energy to city gardens and modern outdoor spaces, a bold statement that will successfully border garden zones. The sound of running water will soften and diffuse traffic noise in busy areas too.
The best water feature for informal gardens and flower beds
Complement the laid-back appeal of a cottage garden with a small naturalistic water feature. A small water feature will not look out of place nestled in the planting - and where there are built-in lights, it will cast magical reflections come nightfall.