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How to Use Water Features When Landscaping a Front Entrance

Fountains, birdbaths, waterfalls and ponds are the perfect water features to landscape the front entrance of your home. These features give your front entrance an attractive look and provide a peaceful and relaxing sound as well. Purchase various water features pre-assembled or with very little assembly required. So, after selecting your new water features, decide where you want to place them to add the most "curb appeal" for your front entrance.

Things You'll Need

  • Fountains
  • Birdbaths
  • Waterfalls
  • Pond
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw a picture of your front yard. Pencil in the water features you would like to add near your front entrance. Try different designs until you find the one you like best for landscaping your entry.

    • 2
      Add a fountain to the front entrance of your home.

      Measure the areas near the front entrance where you would like to add your new fountains. Use these measurements to help select your water features. Chose fountains that complement the existing features. Complete any assembly necessary and install following the manufacturer's directions.

    • 3
      Install a birdbath to beautify your front entrance.

      Chose birdbaths that enhance the landscape of your front yard (they can also attract beautiful songbirds to your yard). Install the birdbaths near existing trees and shrubs near the front entrance of your home, following the manufacturer's directions.

    • 4
      Use a waterfall with a preexisting feature of your home.

      Select a waterfall system that seamlessly work with any preexisting features of your home, like a wall or fence near your front entrance. Install the water fountain system on the wall or fence, following the manufacturer's directions.

    • 5
      Build a pond that complements your home.

      Install a pond as a part of your front entrance to enhance it and help draw attention to it. Select a pond that is proportioned well to and complements the existing features of your front entrance.