With the deluge of rain we’ve endured recently, it’s easy to understand why including water in your garden might not feel like a particularly high priority. However, introducing even the smallest amount of water really can enhance just about any garden.
For ease, water can be split into two categories, the first being ‘natural’, which could include anything from a swimming pond to a container filled with native marginals. The second category is ‘formal’, which includes wide-ranging styles such as elegant rills or calm reflective pools. Before you decide which category you prefer, it’s worth exploring some examples of each. Nothing beats real life inspiration and seeing a water feature in an actual garden to give you lots of design ideas, but it is important that the garden has the same aesthetics as your own. If you live in the city, try to visit an urban garden of a similar size; for larger country spaces, a trip to
