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>

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Reviewed in May 2023
It was fast and ground it right out. I was able to plant another tree in its place immediately. Very happy with the job done and completed.
Timberjak, LLC.
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Reviewed in May 2020
If you are looking for a Tornado Shelter, this is not the place to purchase one. They are in my home town, thought I would give our home town some business. The shelter was planted incorrectly. The seal has died and water seeps into it, accumulating a foot of water over the winter. Now the...
DULWORTH SEPTIC SYSTEMS
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Reviewed in June 2018
Excellent job on the roof and adding new vents. Crew was careless with plants and leaving nails
America's Choice Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2014
They needed to change our appt so they worked us in early. Fast, efficient, and great customer service. Left follow-up instructions for watering. It's too early to tell if the treatment was successful, but I'm sure that it will be!
Webbs Landscape Management
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Reviewed in July 2014
The initial job in the fall was done to expectations though scheduling and communication were difficult. We asked them to come back in the spring to do mulch maintenance and replace dead plants. The non-communication has been the biggest issue where we have been going back in forth for now three...
FALLAS LANDSCAPE INC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Jim Falcone and his crew arrived on on time and went right to work. I visited the work site several times during the day and he always had time for questions. Best of all, he communicated without trade related jargon so I had a very clear understand of what was going on in every step. Jim,...
SUNRISE TREE & LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in May 2013
As above, Steve's Nursery carries plants and trees suited to this area and usually good specimens. One of two roses I purchased , a Queen Elizabeth Climbing rose , was on old root stock to be more sturdy , but the graft cultivar died and only the old country climbing red rose root stock lived....
STEVE'S NURSERY
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Reviewed in November 2012
I met Dan while he was doing some foundation repair on my neighbor's house. He explained to me everything he was doing and why I was really impressed with his vast knowledge. I started asking him about my house, he explained the whole process. First step get an engineer's report but went the...
Fortress Foundation Systems
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Reviewed in January 2008
Ricardo Baldi and Baldi Gardens were incredible to work with. From the very first meeting, he displayed a professional attitude and an ability to know what I wanted in my yard, although I had a difficult time expressing my ideas. He provided a detailed plan drawing and spent time explaining it...
Baldi Gardens Inc
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Midland Tree Service

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Midland Tree Service

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Midland Tree Service was started in 1985.We offer sick tree diagnostics, Fertilization, professional witness, Disease and Insect control, Professional pruning and lawn care We are long time active members of the BBB and have a Perfect rating. Our registered trademark is " WE SAVE TREES "

"Tom did an excellent job of arranging for delivery of materials and spreading the new materials. Looks as if the landscaping was just accomplished. Tom insisted on washing off the rock and it was a bit dirty on arrival from the materials yard. The rock barrier is working great, no more holes although attempts were made. We are using the company again to install a new fence."

Ronald D on January 2018

Been in business since 2008 - offering high end landscaping services

"Tom did an excellent job of arranging for delivery of materials and spreading the new materials. Looks as if the landscaping was just accomplished. Tom insisted on washing off the rock and it was a bit dirty on arrival from the materials yard. The rock barrier is working great, no more holes although attempts were made. We are using the company again to install a new fence."

Ronald D on January 2018

The Gardens at the Ridge

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The Gardens at the Ridge

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The Gardens at The Ridge is a Native Nursery tucked away in the Texas Hill Country. Providing organic solutions to a variety of Gardening ailments, as well as a full service Landscape Design Studio, The Gardens is ready to help you with your garden!

"1. Went very well. very professional job. the main man answered several other yard questions for me. 2.Xeriscape: I had not written my phone no. correctly. He remembered me & came to front door since he had been here before. Again, he was very helpful. 3. Their gardens are a wonderful experience & only sell plants that attract bees & butterflies."

Betty W on December 2018

"1. Went very well. very professional job. the main man answered several other yard questions for me. 2.Xeriscape: I had not written my phone no. correctly. He remembered me & came to front door since he had been here before. Again, he was very helpful. 3. Their gardens are a wonderful experience & only sell plants that attract bees & butterflies."

Full Landscape and Construction Company. We carry a New Mexico GB98 construction license.

TruGreen Lawn Care - 5420

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5420

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"Terrible! We have 2 homes in 2 different cities under contract by TruGreen. DEFINITELY WILL NOT BE RENEWING CONTRACT!!!! Very disappointed in customer service, continually trying to upcharge us, unable to speak to a customer service representative, charged us twice in a month more than once, charged us for services not in our contract, unable to communicate with the service department directly/you basically have to call main number and play like you are wanting new services for your home. It’s a JOKE! It’s taking me 3 phone calls to cancel my contract!!! Ridiculous! Read BBB, Yelp and other places for reviews. Their website reviews are FAKE!"

Jenny Y on October 2021

"Terrible! We have 2 homes in 2 different cities under contract by TruGreen. DEFINITELY WILL NOT BE RENEWING CONTRACT!!!! Very disappointed in customer service, continually trying to upcharge us, unable to speak to a customer service representative, charged us twice in a month more than once, charged us for services not in our contract, unable to communicate with the service department directly/you basically have to call main number and play like you are wanting new services for your home. It’s a JOKE! It’s taking me 3 phone calls to cancel my contract!!! Ridiculous! Read BBB, Yelp and other places for reviews. Their website reviews are FAKE!"

Jenny Y on October 2021

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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

Installing an outdoor water fountain costs $2,700 on average, not including the cost of the unit. Prices range from $150 to $10,650, depending on your location, the type of fountain, size, and accessibility to the site. Self-contained fountains and water features recirculate the water within the unit. Depending on size and features like multi-tiered cascading bowls, they typically cost from $50 to $5,000. More elaborate fountains with waterfalls and ponds can cost from $450 to $10,000 or more.

If you are installing a fiberglass pool, you may want to install or update your patio or deck at the same time to create a safe, comfortable place to sit and dry off or grab a bite to eat after swimming. You might also consider adding a hot tub to the mix, which costs $6,000 on average.

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.

Every one to three months, you should perform regular fountain maintenance, including draining, cleaning, and rinsing the components of your fountain basin and the pump and tubing to prevent algae and other buildup. Fountain maintenance also includes keeping the appropriate water level and removing debris like leaves, insects, and twigs from the water to avoid clogging the pump. You can also hire a professional landscaper to clean your fountain for around $50 to $150 per month on average.

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