Adding a water feature in your backyard brings you closer to nature and all the beauty it comes with. Water features provide calming sounds from the trickling water and are great focal points to add to your property.

Perhaps the best thing about a water feature is that it can be customizable to fit your space and needs. Whether you can only spare a small space on your patio or you have a large backyard to work with, the design possibilities are limitless. Find out more about how you can boost your curb appeal with water features such as water gardens, ponds, pondless waterfalls, water fountains, and bubblers.

Combine Water & Plants in a Water Garden

A water garden with a large variety of colorful flowers in East Lansing, MI.

Water gardens mimic nature with aquatic plants placed in or around a body of water, either constructed artificially or available naturally. You will love this classic water feature because of the soothing water sounds it creates and the animals such as birds and butterflies that it attracts.

Floating aquatic plants such as water hyacinths and water lilies are smart additions to your water garden as it creates a more striking look and regulates algal growth. Water gardens should be properly maintained to ensure your water feature will always look pristine. Here are some essential components of a water garden that you should regularly clean:

  • Filters
  • Air pumps
  • Pond liners

A Pond Gives Your Landscape a More Natural Look

A pond with lily pads surrounded by stone in Haslett, MI.

When you want to go for a natural look and feel in your backyard, go for a traditional pond. It's a water feature that can hold colorful fish, giving you a sustainable ecosystem and a serene atmosphere right in your backyard. You can have a pond built in your yard without having to require a creek or river leading to it.

It's important to know that traditional ponds can attract pesky bugs. To combat this, consider adding fish or a water fountain. Certain types of fish like goldfish and guppies will feed on mosquito larvae while a water fountain will keep your water circulating, deterring mosquitoes from laying their eggs near your pond in the first place.

Bring More Life to Your Yard with a Pondless Waterfall

A pondless waterfall surrounded by stones and vegetation in Dewitt, MI.

If you love the sound of moving water but don't have enough room on your property for a full pond, a pondless waterfall is the best water feature for you. A pondless waterfall is usually made with boulders and stones and uses a water return system under the rocks for water circulation.

This water feature is a favorite among homeowners for its tranquil water sounds. Another great aspect of a pondless waterfall is that it does not attract mosquitoes due to the continuous movement of water.

A pondless waterfall does not have a pool of water, making it safer for families with small children.

Enjoy the Sight & Sound of Water with a Water Fountain

A tall black waterfall installed in the middle of a garden in Williamston, MI.

Just like pondless waterfalls, you can take pleasure from the sight and sound of water fountains. You can also unleash your creativity when choosing the sculpture that you will use for the fountain, so it can reflect your personality and match the exterior of your home. LED lights are a great way to highlight your water feature.

Aside from the calming and pleasant sound of the cascading water, installing a water fountain on your property improves your curb appeal and enhances your property's value. Water fountains make for a great focal point in your backyard.

Maximize the Versatility of Water Bubblers

A couple of round stone bubbles installed on a property in Lansing, MI.

Bring the effect of bubbling water from a hot spring to your backyard with a water bubbler. These water features are very versatile during the designing process because bubblers can be installed virtually anywhere. Bubblers do well in small patio corners or as your garden's centerpiece.

Water bubblers add movement and flow that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property. These water features are often carved from a rock or round sculpture, with water coming right up through the piece to bubble before trickling down the structure.

Call us today to improve your outdoor living space with a new water feature.

Water features undeniably boost your curb appeal and increase your property's value. At Outdoor Expressions Landscaping, our experienced team can install a water feature exactly how you envisioned it. We have provided expert water feature design and installation services to properties in East Lansing, Okemos, Haslett, MI and nearby areas since 2002.

Call us at (517) 333-7999 so we can begin the process of installing your new water feature today!