Need to Create a Tranquil Outdoor Space? Consider a Pond in Middleton and Monona WI
More than ever, homeowners are looking to create serene backyards where they can escape the stresses of our fast-paced modern life. Water is an element most often chosen to add a calming influence to backyards. Does this resonate with you? Need to create a tranquil outdoor space? Consider a pond in Middleton and Monona, WI.
Installing a pond in your backyard will do wonders for your psyche. First, a pond connects you to nature, especially as local birds and wildlife will come to your backyard to quench their thirst. You could of course add fish such as winter-hardy koi (a colorful type of carp) to your pond. Whether you have fish or not, be sure to add a variety of aquatic and shoreline plants to give your pond a natural feel. This sets the tone for wildlife watching - one of the most relaxing and rewarding activities you can do in your backyard.
A pond needs some sort of aeration device to keep the water fresh and to keep mosquitoes from breeding in the water. This is another opportunity to add a soothing visual and sonic experience to your pond. A bubbler or even a larger fountain in the center of your pond will add the soothing sounds of moving water to your background. The same can be achieved with an artificial waterfall that spills into the pond. This, too, is a design opportunity whether you prefer a rustic boulder-lined waterfall or a modern minimalist waterfall that spills over precisely straight concrete spillways.
A small patio with a bench or swing beside the pond will give you a place to sit and… do absolutely nothing, if that’s what you want. For the most comfortable pondside experience, consider adding a small pergola to shade your seating area; and take the drama up a couple of notches with a gas- or propane-fueled fire pit which can be nestled within the pergola. This could quickly become your new favorite destination where the whole family can spend blissful summer days together.
If you like a more rustic outdoor experience, consider a pebble beach that, along with a wood-fired fire pit, will give you a bonfire-on-the-beach experience in the comfort of your backyard. The flames will reflect off the pond with a magical effect, making your pond as beautiful at night as it is during the day.
And speaking of dramatic effect, your backyard pond can be close to your outdoor living area, and not removed from it. This works well with both sleek modern ponds and naturalistic ponds. Making the transition seamless could involve a few “floating” stepping stones, a bridge, or a pier that extends part way out into the pond, which will give you and your guests a waterfront experience. A pond that’s adjacent to your patio or deck adds a tranquil touch to your social gatherings, and the play of landscape lighting on your pond adds to the festivities.
Since there are no rules about how big a pond should be, what shape, or what style, you can fit a pond into any backyard and it will become a focal point that will enhance your outdoor experience. It’s a great solution for unused corners of your backyard. The rewards of having a pond, no matter its size, is added tranquility and beauty; and an opportunity for creative expression.
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