What are the pros and cons of installing a fountain?

• <div>Consider the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-questions-ask-installing-water-feature.htm">pros and cons of installing a water fountain</a> in your backyard:Pros<ul><li>Fountains can add beauty to your backyard.</li><li>Creates a relaxing space to enjoy in your yard. </li><li>Water features can add more value to your home.</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>Regular maintenance is necessary.</li><li>Upfront and maintenance costs can escalate quickly.</li><li>Space may not permit you to install the fountain you want.</li></ul></div>

What are the cons of river rocks?

• <div>While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:<ul><li>River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. </li><li>These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. </li><li>River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. </li><li>Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.</li></ul>Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.</div>

What’s the easiest water feature to maintain?

• <div>Smaller, pondless water features like bird baths, self-contained fountains, and bubbling rocks are much lower maintenance than their counterparts that include ponds. Pondless features help you avoid high <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pond-maintenance-cost.htm">pond maintenance costs</a> and allow you to spend more time enjoying the water feature and less time on upkeep.</div>

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I hired 2-15 Landscaping to do a refresh of my front and back yard, including planting 15 new plants and sprinkler rerouting and upgrading. Sean and his crew were always on time and completed the work by my original due date. Also, Sean went above and beyond when I had so minor issues two...
2-15 Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Roofers were impressive, worked constantly in extreme heat - 12hr days. precautions were taken with neighbors property - tarp was draped over their home for protection. I was concerned with clean up because of close proximity of plant material. they did wonderfully. Not one day was found. I was...
Family Restoration Home Improvements, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
After the estimate was given, we had a price and a date. Two men arrived with a bucket truck and chipper. The trees were two large partially-dead trees with see-thru holes in both. Ant damage, we were told. These were tightly- surrounded by a few smaller trees, sort of in the way. The whole...
Nowak Brothers Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2015
Outstanding. he listened carefully to what some of my wishes were and found the perfect plants & trees. He came up with some great ideas I like that he picked out great plants and trees -not scrawny oor sad looking) He was very easy to work with & I'm going to continue to use him for lawn care...
Laurence Labruce Landscaping, Llc
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Reviewed in August 2014
Chrissy and Andy Popielarz were both courteous and helpful. Because of the weather, the project was delayed several times. Chrissy kept me informed of each new start date. Finally on July 7, 2014 the weather broke and within two days I had my beautiful new sidewalk, the tree stump removed...
Keystone Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2014
Rob is a great guy. I also bought two trees from him 10 years ago and they are beautiful. He recommended someone to put them in and the guy did a great job and was very professional. I really like Rave's and would recommend shopping for plants, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Rave Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2013
He listened to our wish list and drew up a plan, then offered to show us the plantings at his garden center. The workers were exceptionally professional and the job is beautiful.
Edward's Landscaping & Garden Center
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Reviewed in May 2013
I know that they are one of the cheapest places and they have the best selection. I do not know how they could improve; they have great hours and a wonderful collection. They have plenty of staff to wait on me and the parking is free. It is a very nice place. They were very professional;...
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Reviewed in August 2012
So far I have been quite impressed because they are doing stuff with the seeding of the grass and that’s in the front yard. Everything that they are doing is something that I have never seen before, but it looks professional. There are no stones and dirt. They are charging me by the job. It...
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Reviewed in April 2012
Contacted early Spring to see if they had trees in stock. Visited the nursery and picked out the trees I wanted from available stock on Monday. By Thursday Ed came out, dug the holes, and had the trees planted by the end of the day. Very reasonable price, cheaper than others in area. ...
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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

Consider the pros and cons of installing a water fountain in your backyard:

Pros

Fountains can add beauty to your backyard.
Creates a relaxing space to enjoy in your yard.
Water features can add more value to your home.

Cons

Regular maintenance is necessary.
Upfront and maintenance costs can escalate quickly.
Space may not permit you to install the fountain you want.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants.
These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants.
River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures.
Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Yes, it is possible to make a fountain without a pump, though it may seem less intuitive and will require a bit more effort to use. In lieu of an electric pump, there are a few options including hand-cranked pumps or sprinkler systems that can work to provide water for a fountain.

DIY kits are available, but professional installation ensures proper water flow, electrical safety, and leak prevention.

Smaller, pondless water features like bird baths, self-contained fountains, and bubbling rocks are much lower maintenance than their counterparts that include ponds. Pondless features help you avoid high pond maintenance costs and allow you to spend more time enjoying the water feature and less time on upkeep.

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