Water Feature Ideas for Brick Patios

Small Stand-alone Fountains

• Designate a small area on the brick patio for a small stand-alone fountain. The styles of these range from the country watering can to an empty half whiskey barrel. These smaller water features are perfect for a smaller area in which the water feature isn't the main focal point. The all-in-one design offers a portable decoration that doesn't have to be permanent. These can purchased as one complete unit in home improvement or gardening stores and are attractive additions to any brick patio.

Stand-alone Fountains

• Installing a stand-alone fountain as a backyard water feature is an easy weekend project. A stand-alone fountain should be at least two tiers tall, so the water falls into the lower, larger tier. This makes a visual impact and offers the soothing sounds of falling water. Stand-alone fountains are a good choice for brick patios of any size and add beauty to any outdoor decor. Deciding on the location of a stand-alone fountain is an important first step as they are large and can be cumbersome to move around.

Wall Waterfall Fountain

• Choosing a wall waterfall fountain requires a wall to butt up against for optimum beauty and functionality. An outdoor wall waterfall fountain is taller in the back than in the front, which allows the water to fall to the bottom in a pool. The pump mechanism then pumps the water from the lowest pool up and through the waterfall process again. The materials available for a sectioned wall waterfall fountain include real stone, fiberglass, glass, wood or a combination of all.