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Use Water Features For Your Asian Style Home!
Water fountains can be approached in many ways. Outside one can place a water fountain between the home and the street noise. The sound of falling water mutes unwanted sounds and replaces it with a calming hush. If a bird bath is installed it can bring the sound of birds and a multitude of feathery colors into the yard. Consider this. What is more dazzling than a lighted fountain in the still of night? On the inside a home can also benefit from a well designed water fountain. It can change a dwelling into a retreat where peace and harmony co-exist. Add some rocks and feel the sense of stability. Amaze your guests with your water wall.
The elements that can be used in a water fountain are numerous. Add a soothing statue or incorporate some Eastern chimes and gongs. Pebbles and rocks give a natural feel and copper enhances the color of surrounding plants. Rain chains have been used in Japan for hundreds of years to collect water and, after transporting it downwards, depositing it in barrels for household usage. This is where aluminum and brass can be integrated with marvelous effect. The pot collecting the water can be ceramic or stoneware, plain or ornate. Using cups instead of chains is an ingenious way to minimize the splashing when used indoors.
There are many aquatic plants to choose from. Some float on the surface of the water whereas others are marginally submerged. Water lilies add a beautiful fragrance as well as an element of drama. Repeating a color within the garden establishes focal points and highlights as well as drawing attention to areas of interest. Because everything has texture it allows one a large degree of flexibility. Repetition is a favorite theme in Asia. Rock walls, boulders and pebbles can be used within the water feature and be matched to a patio or walkway.
A water feature has an ecosystem that has to be maintained. This requires some effort but attention to items such as the pump, the filter, the aquatic life and vegetation is worth it for the continuous joy it spreads to all of those who view it. Why not outsource this to a company that has the expertise to do it professionally? That way you have more time to enjoy it with your loved ones.
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Water is all around us. More than 70 percent of Earth is covered by it and we consist of between 55 to 75 percent water. This strong connection with water is one of the great benefits of water fountains. In Asia the cascades of water satisfy that innate yearning we have for the smells and sounds of Mother Nature. It helps to create a tranquil atmosphere. Water fountains provide humidity in dry climates which can soothe the skin and even benefit people with allergies. Here are some ideas you can discuss with a professional company when considering installing a water feature.
Different types of approaches
Water fountains can be approached in many ways. Outside one can place a water fountain between the home and the street noise. The sound of falling water mutes unwanted sounds and replaces it with a calming hush. If a bird bath is installed it can bring the sound of birds and a multitude of feathery colors into the yard. Consider this. What is more dazzling than a lighted fountain in the still of night? On the inside a home can also benefit from a well designed water fountain. It can change a dwelling into a retreat where peace and harmony co-exist. Add some rocks and feel the sense of stability. Amaze your guests with your water wall.
Use a variety of elements
The elements that can be used in a water fountain are numerous. Add a soothing statue or incorporate some Eastern chimes and gongs. Pebbles and rocks give a natural feel and copper enhances the color of surrounding plants. Rain chains have been used in Japan for hundreds of years to collect water and, after transporting it downwards, depositing it in barrels for household usage. This is where aluminum and brass can be integrated with marvelous effect. The pot collecting the water can be ceramic or stoneware, plain or ornate. Using cups instead of chains is an ingenious way to minimize the splashing when used indoors.
Choosing the plants
There are many aquatic plants to choose from. Some float on the surface of the water whereas others are marginally submerged. Water lilies add a beautiful fragrance as well as an element of drama. Repeating a color within the garden establishes focal points and highlights as well as drawing attention to areas of interest. Because everything has texture it allows one a large degree of flexibility. Repetition is a favorite theme in Asia. Rock walls, boulders and pebbles can be used within the water feature and be matched to a patio or walkway.
Maintaining the water feature
A water feature has an ecosystem that has to be maintained. This requires some effort but attention to items such as the pump, the filter, the aquatic life and vegetation is worth it for the continuous joy it spreads to all of those who view it. Why not outsource this to a company that has the expertise to do it professionally? That way you have more time to enjoy it with your loved ones.