If you use your yard as a tranquil hideaway, the staff at Team Green believes the soothing sounds from ponds, fountains, and additional backyard water features will make the space even more serene. Based in Elko, NV, the company provides area homeowners with a variety of services to improve their desert landscapes. 

Below, Team Green’s landscape design specialists share five reasons to incorporate backyard water features into your space. 

Backyard Water Features: Top 5 Reasons to Install Them 

1. Natural Habitat for Marine Life 

Backyard water features, like artificial rivers and ponds, serve as natural habitats for fish. The variety you include should depend on the size of the man-made water source. Koi fish, for example, need a lot of room to swim, but goldfish require less space to thrive.

2. Attracts Wildlife

If you want to attract more animals to the landscape, adding fountains will help. Thirsty birds and squirrels use backyard water features as drinking fountains. Your space will become the go-to spot for area wildlife to refuel and recharge from Nevada’s dry heat.

3. Keeps Plants Cool

Excessive heat will wilt or dry out foliage in your yard. Because running water is a source of cold air, adding a fountain or pond to the garden is a simple way to keep plants cool.      

4. Makes Yards Look More Expansive

If you have always wanted a larger backyard, consider adding a water feature. The liquid creates an optical effect of making confined spaces look more expansive. Installing landscape lighting will create shadows from the water, which will give your yard more depth. 

5. Easy Maintenance

Backyard water features are fairly easy to maintain. With regular cleaning to prevent algae build-up, your new addition will last for years.  

For lawn maintenance services, design solutions, and tips from professionals in Elko, Eureka, White Pines, or Lander Counties, call (775) 777-3338 to speak with a landscaping specialist. Visit Team Green online to explore the many ways they will revamp your yard, and check them out on Facebook to see pictures of finished projects.