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If you do happen to own a bigger garden, a free flowing pond could work wonders. <strong>The</strong>re is a lot you can play around with, in terms of plant and marine life that can add to its visual appeal. <strong>The</strong> added advantage being, fish can get rid of the mosquito menace. To increase the darkness or depth of the colour of water, you can dramatise the effect by using dark, large SOOTHING: Flowing water has a relaxing sound. EFFECT: Where space is tight water is best used in a fountain. leafed evergreens. <strong>The</strong> shape and style of your water feature will be dictated largely by the site itself and whether you want to just get wet and play with the family or just add aesthetic appeal to your home. Style will depend on the architecture of your house, the shape and contours of the site and the character and dominance of the surrounding landscape. Simple shapes are usually the best for garden ponds. <strong>The</strong>y generally look best, cost the least to construct and are the easiest to maintain. If you are unsure about the shape or size, consider consulting a good landscape designer or landscape architect. <strong>The</strong> best way to decide on construction materials is to discuss their various merits with experts in hydraulics, pool contractors and friends with existing pools. Initial cost, ongoing maintenance and visual appeal should all be considered. Once you’ve decided on the kind of water feature you want, you may need to decide whether the water is flowing or static. In a pond it’s easy to achieve moving water on a small scale with a low voltage water pump. Don’t forget to take into account the safety factor for kids. Another important factor you should take into consideration is the ease of cleaning and general maintenance. If in doubt, keep it simple. 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