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Choosing where to place a water feature is as important as the design itself. The goal is to maximise its impact while ensuring it’s practical and safe to maintain.
A water feature should be visible from key indoor and outdoor areas. Placing it near a seating zone or along a main pathway ensures it’s enjoyed regularly rather than overlooked.
Access for cleaning, electrical connections, and topping up the water level must also be factored in. Avoid tight corners or heavily planted areas that make servicing difficult.
If young children use the garden, raised or shallow features with barriers are safer than open ponds. Some regions require fencing for ponds above a certain depth.
By positioning your water feature with thought, you’ll improve the flow of your garden and ensure it can be appreciated, maintained, and used confidently year-round.
Choosing where to place a water feature is as important as the design itself. The goal is to maximise its impact while ensuring it’s practical and safe to maintain.
A water feature should be visible from key indoor and outdoor areas. Placing it near a seating zone or along a main pathway ensures it’s enjoyed regularly rather than overlooked.
Access for cleaning, electrical connections, and topping up the water level must also be factored in. Avoid tight corners or heavily planted areas that make servicing difficult.
If young children use the garden, raised or shallow features with barriers are safer than open ponds. Some regions require fencing for ponds above a certain depth.
By positioning your water feature with thought, you’ll improve the flow of your garden and ensure it can be appreciated, maintained, and used confidently year-round.
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