Create a Cozy Winter Water Garden
Difficulty: Easy
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Beautiful. So maybe it's a stupid question, but are you able to keep everything from freezing and causing an expensive mess just because the water is in motion? -
The lighting definitely makes those landscapes winter wonderland. I attended a talk by a master gardener yesterday, who reminded us that it is important to remember that lighting should be on a timer so that it goes off at a reasonable time. Not doing so can throw off the natural rhythms of plants, making them more susceptible to cold damage, among other things, and the animals that inhabit our landscapes. -
Good point, Douglas! And yes, Steve ... the moving water helps to keep things from freezing solid. It's important to keep an eye on the water level however, as there will be some water loss due to evaporation. On occasion, you'll need to top off the water. You also want to make sure ice formations don't cause the water to run a new route and splash out excessively. -
Beautiful property!! My house in Kennesaw, Ga has a sloped yard with a stone retaining wall very much like the one pictured .....pretty much an empty canvas right now ......would love to some day put a water feature on it amongst many other plantings/projects......some day ........if only!! Maybe when I retire and move back to Georgia some day .......-
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Your posts look so refreshing...It must be the effect of water. It relaxes the eyes looking at the pictures. Beautiful -
Beautiful photos! Love the Christmas lights on the shrubs in the background, too!
