Top Three Things to Think About with an Orange County Water Feature

You can get more benefits than you could ever imagine by adding an Orange County Water Feature.  Ponds and waterfalls can not only enhance your property value but can also create a soothing environment by attracting wildlife such songbirds and dragonflies.  Ponds are a pleasure for the whole family to enjoy and can help get kids out into nature and off their devices.

That said, there are certain things you need to be aware of when adding a water feature to your property.  Here are some items to consider when adding a waterfall, pond or really any water feature to your property.

1.Placement of your Orange County Water Feature

You need to be certain that your Orange County Water Feature will be clearly visible so that you are able to enjoy it to the fullest.  To do this, you should consider the views of your water feature from inside your house, as well as how well it integrates with your outside landscape.  Do you spend a lot of time in your kitchen or living room?  Consider putting the water feature within view of these rooms.   Don’t install the water feature at the lowest point of your yard, since this can cause water quality and drainage issues.  Plus it may be hard to get the visual appeal from far away from your windows.

You also want to consider the size of your proposed water feature.  Is it too large or too small for your area?  Most people regret not getting a larger pond, so be certain to look carefully at your space and consider all your options.

2. Safety Considerations

First and foremost, safety is always the goal when constructing an Orange County Water Feature. Our construction techniques enhance the safety of a pond by creating varying depths within the water column. This is important so that there is not only a way out of the pond should someone fall in, but areas in the pond that are shallower to allow one to step out or pull themselves up. This also helps in the rare case that an animal falls in the pond.

The pondless waterfall  is also a very popular water feature and is very safe. Think of the pondless waterfall as a waterfall or stream without the pond.  A pondless waterfall works very much like a regular waterfall, but instead of pooling water it directs the cascading water into a deep rock- and- gravel-filled hole where the water collects and is pumped back up to the top of the fall. Because there is no pool of water, a pondless waterfall is a great option if you’re concerned about safety issues associated with a traditional pond.

3. Placement of Underground Utility Lines

Hitting a utility line can result in a number of problems, which is why it is a good idea to learn about the placement of utility lines  before  digging a water feature.   Cases of property owners hitting an underground utility line while digging to add a water feature to their property aren’t unheard of.. Before starting to dig, call  to have your utilities marked on the ground to avoid costly repairs and any potential hazards underground.

These are just a few things to consider when adding a water feature to your property.  Consider hiring the best of the best with Aqualife Ponds when installing your Orange County Water Feature.  No matter what type of water feature you’d like, we have you covered  Please reach out to us for more information.