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August can be a tough month for gardeners. It’s hot, we’re weary, and many plants just don’t look as vibrant as they did earlier in the season. Breathe new life into your summer garden with the refreshing sight and sound of water!
From freestanding fountain to simple waterspout, adding a gentle spray can give your yard or pond new focus. The best part is that you don’t need to get too fancy with your water feature – even the plainest of models can create stunning results. Learn a few points to consider when selecting a fountain or waterspout for your yard or garden pond – and keep your pretty summer garden afloat.
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 It’s no secret that inviting the gentle sounds of water into the garden is a relaxing way to enhance your outdoor living experience – and adding a water fountain is the simple way to do it! Whether tucked in a corner of your yard or placed front and center, a freestanding fountain with a self-contained reservoir and pump can make a stunning addition to the landscape. What’s more, these models are relatively easy to install. Don’t let the idea of adding a water fountain to your garden intimidate you. Learn the simple steps to this project, and let your outdoor space bubble over in tranquil beauty!
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Featured Plant
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Botanical Plant Name:
Pontederia cordata
The pretty and prolific pickerelweed is a North American native aquatic perennial that withstands fresh or brackish water. It is an emergent, or marginal, aquatic plant and prefers to be immersed in water a foot deep or less. Its large leaves are oval, linear or triangular; flowers are lavender-blue and borne on upright spikes held above the foliage. Pickerelweed is very easy to grow if given full sun and rooted in mucky soil covered with a shallow layer of water. It tends to spread by creeping underground stems, so plant it where it can naturalize. If you wish to control its spread, submerse it in pots.
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