Asked By: John of Bradford, OH
A: There are many simple water features that would be right up Mom’s alley! Thanks to all the options available to budding pond hobbyists, she doesn't need to install a maintenance-heavy feature. She can find an easy backyard water feature that's ideal for a small yard, patio, or tabletop.
Low-maintenance water features can include ponds, vase fountains, spitters, and container water features, too, allowing for a various aesthetics.
One important consideration is whether or not the water feature will contain fish.
Easy Maintenance Water Features With Fish
If she wants to keep fish, she'll need a pond to house fish and a filtration system to keep their water clean. AllClear Ecosystem Pond Kits are designed for hobbyists who want just that. They come in several sizes, but the 6-by-11-foot kit creates a pond that's about 700 gallons, which is large enough for a few fish and a small waterfall.
The kit includes a fish-safe pond liner and underlayment, a pressurized filter and small spillway, a waterfall filter, pump, tubing, waterfall foam, installation hardware, and 12 packets of Nature's Defense. All she'll need is a little help digging the hole in her yard!
Simple Water Features Without Fish
If no fish are involved, she won't need to get dirty digging a pond. She can try something self-contained, like the Atlantic Colorfalls Basin Kit with Colorfalls Lighted Waterfall Weir.
Basin Kits come in three sizes—12 inches, 24 inches, and 36 inches—and include a Colorfalls Basin reservoir, a small waterfall pump, splash mat, auto fill valve, and installation kit. She can add some aquatic plants and choose a waterfall color for nighttime viewing. And talk about low maintenance: There's no filtration system to worry about. Easy peasy!
Easy Fountain Water Features
If she's simply after the soothing sound of bubbling water, suggest something more decorative, like one of these Fountain Kits. Fountain kits generally contain a stone, vase, or ceramic urn fountain basin, a small fountain pump with optional light add-ons, and any necessary piping.
Container Water Features and Patio Ponds
Small container ponds are a fast and easy way to add a water feature to a small space, both indoors and out. Container water gardens can encompass all the things that may be attractive to your mom, namely moving water, plants, and fish. Patio Pond Kits are available in various designs and sizes to fit any aesthetic.
Less Water Feature Maintenance Equals More Enjoyment
An easy backyard water feature can transform your mom's yard or patio into a relaxing oasis that she'll love. But be warned: Once the water gardening bug bites, she'll be hooked and want a larger pond in no time!
The experts at The Pond Guy are ready to help along the way, too. Simply call 866-766-3424 or reach out via the website. You can also learn more below:
Water Gardens 101
Small Pond Waterfall Ideas
Patio Pond Ideas
Raised Garden Ponds
Pond Flowers for Mother’s Day
Last Updated: August 14, 2024