Top 8 Benefits of Water Features

There’s a good reason that water features are such a popular addition to landscapes for homes and businesses. Flowing water benefits your property value, your mental well-being, and even the air quality. The flowing water of a fountain or stream can bring some much-needed movement and texture to a landscape that might otherwise appear dull and boring.

A well-designed and properly installed fountain, bird bath, or other water feature will instantly elevate your outdoor space. Here’s a look at the top eight benefits of incorporating a water feature into your landscape design.

  1. Flowing Water is Good For Mental Health

Imagine having a water fountain in your backyard. You come home from a stressful work day, change into some comfortable clothes, and head back to sit by the fountain. The slow and steady trickle of the water drowns out the noise of the day and soothes your mind. In this instance, running water is almost like magic.

Although scientists have yet to discover why it happens, recent research has found a strong correlation between flowing water and strong mental health. Scientists have even theorized that rivers, lakes, oceans, and water features might improve physical health. 

Many spas and places of natural healing use water to calm the soul through saunas, float tanks, water fountains, and more. Having a water feature in your landscape will be a massive benefit to your mental health and possibly your physical health, too. 

  1. Water Features Increase Curb Appeal and Property Value

Adding a water feature is a great way to improve curb appeal, whether you’re looking to sell your property soon or just want to make it as desirable as possible. 

Visitors and potential buyers will undoubtedly be charmed by the steady flow of the water, the soothing noise, and the tranquility of your outdoor space. And while it may not add a massive amount of value to your home in terms of dollars, a fountain or stream will increase the aesthetic worth. 

  1. Moving Water Helps Purify The Air

The thought that moving water can help clean the air around us might seem too good to be true, but it’s a fact. Science tells us that when water molecules bounce off each other, they create negative air ions

Large waterfalls create vast amounts of these ions, while less powerful water sources release much smaller amounts. But even so, incorporating a water feature with flowing water into your landscape will release these much-needed negative air ions.

What’s the benefit of having negative air ions around? They are nature’s air purifiers. They help reduce things like pollen, dust, mold spores, allergens, and germs in the air. This makes your property a safer, healthier place to be.

  1. Landscaping Water Features Actually Save Water

Most of Utah is currently in an extreme drought, so the thought of building a water feature into your landscape might seem unrealistic. But a water feature uses less water than you might think. And, more importantly, installing a water feature in a place that would otherwise be grass will save hundreds of gallons over the coming years. 

This is because it takes far less water to operate a water feature than it does to keep grass green. Fountains and streams recycle water, so even though they might be running all day, it’s the same water running through them over and over. 

  1. Water Attracts Wildlife

As much as you’ll love incorporating a water feature into your landscape, the local wildlife might love it even more. Once installed, you can sit back and relax while watching birds and other small creatures splash around in your new backyard oasis. 

Animals need water to survive, and sometimes, especially in times of extreme drought, that’s hard to come by in nature. Your water feature will be a welcome reprieve for them and will bring you hours of entertainment watching the animal menagerie enjoy your yard.

  1. Flowing Water Reduces Noise Pollution

Live next to a busy street or have noisy neighbors? Or perhaps your business is located right next to the freeway. In any of those situations, it’s hard to create a tranquil place outdoors for rest and relaxation. 

But a water feature can make that goal much more attainable. Water flowing through a fountain, stream, or bird bath can help block unwanted sounds so your outdoor space can feel like a calm escape from the hustle and bustle. 

  1. Water Features Work In Any Landscape

Small yard? No problem! Fountains come in all shapes and sizes and are flexible enough to work in any landscape. Large courtyards and backyards can benefit from large waterfalls or cascading streams, while smaller areas do best with small fountains tucked into the corner so they don’t take over the space. Whatever size of space you’re working with, there’s a water feature that will fit your needs perfectly.

  1. Fountains Create a Soothing Atmosphere

Adding an outdoor water feature will instantly transform your space from dull and bland to a magical escape. The sound of the running water is soothing and will help create an ideal space to host guests or relax on your own after a long and stressful day. And, to top it all off, the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui teaches that clean flowing water attracts wealth. The flow of the water is said to signify the flow of income into your life. 

LaytonScape Can Help Design and Install Water Features

If you’re ready to enjoy the benefits of adding water features to your landscape, the experts at LaytonScape are here to help. Our landscape professionals have over 40 years of experience in landscape design and installation. We take pride in installing beautiful water features with your satisfaction guaranteed on all products and services. 

We are located in Clearfield, Utah, serving homes and businesses in the surrounding areas, including Ogden, Layton, Kaysville, Bountiful, Park City, Morgan, and Farmington. Contact us today for a water feature or landscape project quote.