WATER

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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WATER AND LANDSCAPING
 Landscaping refers to the elements that modify the visible feature and beauty of
an area including living elements, gardening with a goal of creating a beauty
within the landscape. Natural elements such as landforms, terrain, and water
bodies enhance more beauty to the landscaping area.
 It is difficult to imagine another element so central and so vital both to basic life
and to a diverse range of aesthetic and recreational pleasure. The use of water in
the built environment is thousands of years old and is interwoven throughout its
long history with symbolism and religious rites as well as with sensual delight.
 Aqua landscapes or Water Gardens, as they are known, have been prominent in
English Imperial Gardens, French Baroque Gardens, Chinese Classical Gardens
as well as the Moorish Royal Gardens.
 Water features add sound, texture, and movement to landscaping designs and help
homeowners to feel that their surroundings are more natural and unique. 
 Water Gardens typically include the integration of artificial ponds, streams,
waterfalls, statues, rocks, aquatic plants, fishes, watercourses and fountains with
the natural surroundings and environment in order to create a pleasing
atmosphere.
NATURAL SOUND
 They bring the sounds of nature
to your doorstep. You work
long hours, and it's not often
possible to get away from it all
and enjoy nature's soothing
sounds. In this case, bring
nature to you.
 The stressful day can melt
away as you listen to the
cascading water washing away
your workday cares. But the
sounds of nature aren't the only
benefit of your water feature.
ENHANCING ECOSYSTEM
 They will attract natural wildlife and
enhance your local ecosystem. 
 As soon as your water feature is
installed, you'll begin to notice Birds
visiting, and dragonflies darting around.
 All living creatures need water to
survive, so you'll be supporting life in
your little corner of the world. The
plants you include in your landscaping
plan, along with your water features,
bring harmony with the habitat around
you.
ADAPTABLE
 They can be adapted to fit smaller spaces. Don't
automatically dismiss the idea of including water
features in your landscaping design just because
you have a small yard.
 Well-designed pondless water elements don't
require much space, so you can still enjoy the
sound of water and the increased wildlife without
taking up much of your precious land.
 A water feature can be tucked into an area of your
property that previously seemed a waste of space.
Often, awkward spaces are the best places to put
small water features; you can turn an ill-used area
into a beautiful focal point.
MAINTAINANCE
 They require very little maintenance. Unlike
swimming pools, which require vigilant monitoring,
pondless water features can supply you with texture,
natural sounds, and visual interest without much
effort at all. 
 Simple wall fountains, huge cascading waterfalls,
and other pondless water features are great choices if
you don't want to deal with much maintenance.
 The water in these features essentially re-circulates,
so they don't use much water and or grow much
bacteria. Pondless water features are also great for
families with young children because they don't pose
safety risks.
UNIQUE LANDSCAPING
 They give you an opportunity to
make your landscaping one-of-
a-kind. 
 When you design a water
feature for your yard, you get a
chance to make your home truly
unique.
 Everything about your water
feature can be specially
designed for your space. For
instance, rocks can be hand
carved to create beautiful
flowing water elements and
falls. 
UNIQUE ROLE OF WATER BODIES IN LANDSCAPE
SPACES:

 A beautiful water feature can make your landscape alive. Flowing water adds
charm to its look.
 Water bodies are the most attractive part of every landscape. The waterbody is the
main feature of designing.
 There are different ways in which we can incorporate the water bodies in the
landscape such as waterfall, water fountains, water gardens, ponds and pools.
 Water bodies are incorporated in interiors too and can create a lively environment
in interiors hence landscaping can be done in interiors too.
WATER FOUNTAINS
 Water fountains are the basic water feature in landscaping which enhances the
landscape part and makes it feel refreshing.
 It is generally located at the center of an area making it look pleasing from all around.
 Light effects are also given so that they can increase night beauty. The soothing sound
of the water fountain is the best part.
 A water fountain can be designed in different shapes and creatively, also it is the
decorative part of the landscape.
WATER GARDENS
 Water gardens are lively water feature replete with aquatic plant and life full of
vibrant colors. It creates a lush natural setting.
 The water garden also includes flora and fauna. It is a beautiful thing that can be
created in residential places as well as in public places.
POOLS AND PONDS
 Pools and ponds are generally designed decoratively. It adds artistic beauty to the
landscape. It is again designed in various beautiful shapes. Generally placed in
residential, commercial places. It is a small water body having depth made for the
enjoyment of people and also decorate the place.
WATER FALL
 The waterfall is also a decorative feature made of rocks and stone from which the
water falls it gives the look of mountain waterfall in our small landscape area.
 The continuous falling water creates a soothing sound that creates a refreshing
environment. It is created in gardens at corners generally.