Garden With Beautiful Stone Design

 I confess: as I saved photos for this story over the last several weeks, I stored them in a folder called “Not-Ugly Water Features.” Because, well, many garden water features are overly ornate. Or are fake-y replicas of nature scenes. Or involve water peeing from a stone boy. But who doesn’t love the sound of babbling water in the garden, and who isn’t transfixed by a pool or fountain? A water feature is an indicator of a garden that’s “made it”–and when done right, feels like the ultimate outdoor luxury.                          Above: A trough fountain made of poured concrete greets visitors in a Pacific Palisades garden by Mark Tessier Landscape Architects. Photograph by Art Gray.                                       Above:  A slim slot fountain surrounded by western black granite is built into the wall that backs ...

Flowing water  is not only beautiful to admire, but the sound is very relaxing. And, if you have a small garden, terrace, or patio, strategically adding a water feature is also likely to attract birds, wildlife and hummingbirds. There are all kinds of water feature ideas out there.  Garden water features  can be added to even the smallest of spaces—even indoors. All you need is some sort of vessel or bowl. If you have an outlet nearby, a small pump can circulate the water. Or, you can simply have a still water feature with a couple of aquatic plants and a goldfish to keep the mosquito larvae at bay. Ready to add a little zen into your life? Here’s a round-up of small garden water feature ideas for inspiration. 12 small garden water feature ideas 1.  Start small .                                                 If you have a smaller space, start with...