Attracting Wildlife with Your Garden Fountain

There are many benefits to installing a water feature in your backyard. It transforms your visual setting, and creates a brand new atmosphere in your outdoor space. One benefit that people overlook is the ability to attract beautiful wildlife. Whether it is a small tiered stone fountain and a birdbath, or a pond and waterfall, your favorite animals will love to come and visit. If you are the type of person who loves observing birds, frogs, deer, or rabbits, installing a water feature in your outdoor area is a great way of bringing some of your favorite animal friends to your own home.

Watch Birds

If you are an avid advocate of our avian friends, installing a stone fountain in your garden is the perfect choice for you. Be on the hunt for something with obvious water flow. Animals are very attracted to running water. Choosing something with multiple levels and cascading streams of water is an optimum choice. Birds will have a lot of difficulty trying to resist this oasis you have designed for them. When you go out to your garden or courtyard to relax and enjoy yourself, your new bird visitors will be there for the very same reason.

Attract Deer

If you live in a location that is farther from the city life, you have even more options for attracting wildlife to your property. In areas that are separate from the city activity, it is not uncommon to attract a few deer to your home. Imagine peeking out into your backyard to see these beautiful creatures enjoying themselves in full view. Installing a beautiful pond or waterfall in your landscape is the perfect addition, and the perfect drinking fountain for your visitors. They will be very grateful for the drinking water, and you’ll love to observe them.

Keep Clean Water

If you do expect animals to visit you for a drink, be sure that the quality of your water is appropriate. Animals will naturally want to drink from, or splash around in, a source of fresh water. Make sure that water is actually fresh and clean. There are a lot of ways to keep your pond and fountain clean, but they are not all safe for your pets and animals. If you are in the market for a product to combat algae and other unwanted growth, be sure to opt for a product that is safe for animals. Choose products that are specifically designed to clean ponds and fountains. They are generally not toxic to wildlife.

Your home can be the oasis you always wanted it to be with the addition of a well-placed water feature. The scene will be a beautiful sight to behold, and the mood created by the steady flow of water will be welcoming and relaxing. You will enjoy all of your time there, and you’ll find that some of the wildlife will enjoy the space, too.