The Pros and Cons of Installing Fountains in Your Landscaping
Finding ways to make your commercial property stand out can be difficult, even if you have beautiful landscaping in place. That’s why many business owners choose to incorporate unique elements into their designs. Though seating, decorative walls, and other hardscaping elements can make your property look eye-catching, they’re not the only options you have at your disposal. Installing a fountain can spruce up your otherwise standard landscaping and make your property stand out from your competitors.
But before you commit to installing a fountain, you need to understand the pros and cons of adding water features to your property.
They Add Beauty and Value
Fountains can easily be a focal point in your landscaping, even when they’re small. This can help draw the eye away from areas of your property that you want people not to notice and hide features you wish you could remove. Once they’re in place, fountains make your landscaping look more beautiful year-round. Even better, they can add value to your property, making it easier to sell in the future.
They Can Reduce Stress
Listening to the bubbling sounds of a gentle fountain or water feature can be incredibly soothing. By adding a fountain to your design and making it accessible to employees and customers alike, you’ll create a welcoming and peaceful environment where people can unwind even for just a few minutes. This can help reduce the stress your employees feel and may put customers in a better mood before they enter your business.
They Require Tons of Maintenance
Though fountains are beautiful, they can also be difficult to maintain. They’re constantly cycling water through the system and exposing the stone exterior to high levels of moisture at all times. This puts them at risk of developing mildew, mold, algae growth, and other unsightly stains. Further, you’ll need to treat the water regularly to cut down on bacteria growth. This can add hours to your normal property maintenance routine.
They Can Be Expensive
Fountains come in many different configurations, styles, and materials. And the price of fountains can range from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands. It all depends on the type and size of fountain you want to install. This makes it relatively simple to find a model that fits your budget, but there’s more to fountains than simply picking the right one. You also have to pay for installation, maintenance, chemicals, cleaning, and other upkeep once the fountain is in place. This is on top of an already high upfront cost. These costs can stretch your landscaping budget and will continue for as long as you have the fountain.
Work With an Experienced Landscape Designer
Installing a fountain is a great way to make your landscaping stand out, but they’re not ideal for every property. Carefully weigh the pros and cons of adding any water feature to your landscape design before you start looking at different options.
Whether you’re committed to installing a fountain or just want to bulk up your business’s garden beds, it’s always best to work with an experienced landscaping team. Contact Nationwide Landworks today to schedule an appointment and see the difference that our team can make in the way your property looks and feels.
Go Back But before you commit to installing a fountain, you need to understand the pros and cons of adding water features to your property.
They Add Beauty and Value
Fountains can easily be a focal point in your landscaping, even when they’re small. This can help draw the eye away from areas of your property that you want people not to notice and hide features you wish you could remove. Once they’re in place, fountains make your landscaping look more beautiful year-round. Even better, they can add value to your property, making it easier to sell in the future.
They Can Reduce Stress
Listening to the bubbling sounds of a gentle fountain or water feature can be incredibly soothing. By adding a fountain to your design and making it accessible to employees and customers alike, you’ll create a welcoming and peaceful environment where people can unwind even for just a few minutes. This can help reduce the stress your employees feel and may put customers in a better mood before they enter your business.
They Require Tons of Maintenance
Though fountains are beautiful, they can also be difficult to maintain. They’re constantly cycling water through the system and exposing the stone exterior to high levels of moisture at all times. This puts them at risk of developing mildew, mold, algae growth, and other unsightly stains. Further, you’ll need to treat the water regularly to cut down on bacteria growth. This can add hours to your normal property maintenance routine.
They Can Be Expensive
Fountains come in many different configurations, styles, and materials. And the price of fountains can range from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands. It all depends on the type and size of fountain you want to install. This makes it relatively simple to find a model that fits your budget, but there’s more to fountains than simply picking the right one. You also have to pay for installation, maintenance, chemicals, cleaning, and other upkeep once the fountain is in place. This is on top of an already high upfront cost. These costs can stretch your landscaping budget and will continue for as long as you have the fountain.
Work With an Experienced Landscape Designer
Installing a fountain is a great way to make your landscaping stand out, but they’re not ideal for every property. Carefully weigh the pros and cons of adding any water feature to your landscape design before you start looking at different options.
Whether you’re committed to installing a fountain or just want to bulk up your business’s garden beds, it’s always best to work with an experienced landscaping team. Contact Nationwide Landworks today to schedule an appointment and see the difference that our team can make in the way your property looks and feels.