Water - the element of emotion, intuition, dreams and personal discovery.

The peaceful lull of a flowing river stream . . .

The tranquil movements of koi fluttering through the clear pond . . . 

A flowing waterfall serenading your senses, . . . all a mere step away from your door.

If you have a water feature in your backyard, you know that paradise is at your fingertips and the poignant delight you receive at its grasp. 

You have changed your garden abyss into a pleasure haven for your enjoyment and the days of hiking through tiresome terrain, to view a torrent waterfall whispering over slippery limestones, have been traded in for your secret oasis.

In feng shui terms, moving water brings prosperity and good luck to the home. Waterfalls and eco ponds are great feng shui enhancements because they are at the same time soothing and energizing.

The sound and motion of gurgling water activates chi. Moving water gets things going when the chi has been stagnant for a while (think of ice melting in the spring).

A place that you go to close your eyes and breathe the nature’s fresh air, where every sense tingles with awareness and your heart almost beats a painful staccato at such extreme beauty. 

Working with ponds myself, I understand the enjoyment of that extra picturesque touch in your backyard.  The way nature, plants, fish and beneficial bacteria all work in harmony to give your sanctuary that healthy glow. 

Water lilies whispering silently against the water’s contour . . .

Ripples tickling across the pond from a pottering duck . . .

Frogs splashing by the water’s edge . . . 

Simply by installing your pond, you have increased food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, conserved water and beautified the landscape for an au naturelle backdrop. 

You’re an artist and your pond is a canvas waiting to be painted 

Creating or purchasing additional fixations to your pond can be an exciting activity to fill your quiet days. Why not paint it with such things as native plants, statuettes, or simply a hand-crafted spitter for a waterfall replica? Whether bought from a store or created by your own hand, your addition to your haven is divulging your exceptional finesse for the outdoor arts. Not to mention the incredible therapeutic value received from the creative process!

The possibilities are endless and so is your creative mind. 

If you’re not happy with a chasm for your backyard, then don’t hesitate to make it into your very own kingdom of bliss. Turn your backyard blues into a water wonderland! 

Don’t have a backyard?

A water fountain will not only enhance your indoor room, but will activate chi provide great humidity! 

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