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Water feature ideas

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Posted by jubilante CA 9 (My Page) on
Sun, May 13, 12 at 10:03

We will be building a small courtyard wall to divide our frontyard patio from the rest of the yard. The area off the main walkway to the house, near the patio/courtyard entry seems perfect for a water feature or bird bath.

I really like the natural looking "splashless" fountains, but now realize if the wall is built, I would not be able to see the feature or enjoy the birds in it.

I wonder if it is possible to build the feature as part of the wall so it is open to both sides. Has anyone seen anything like this? Any pictures? I need some inspiration!

Thanks for any help. :)

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Could you have an opening in the wall (open or with a grill) with the water feature in the opening so it's visible from the patio?

Having water dripping down into a small pool, or onto rocks, attracts birds. They are attracted by the sound more than the sight of water.

Or, think "aqueduct" and have a channel on top of the wall that spills water into the pool.

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That might work! I was thinking of making it part of the wall...but maybe using a break in the wall to reveal the feature is a better way to go.

Thanks for the suggestions!

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