Country Homes & Interiors

WATER FEATURES

The addition of water adds to the sensory experience of a garden, altering the mood or bringing life and movement to even the smallest space. It can also act as a focal point for planting schemes and other design features. A fountain or cascade creates drama, while a reflective surface is calming. Adding aquatic and marginal plants will attract wildlife.

‘Water features don’t need to be complex – sometimes the simplest designs bring the

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