Cascading Water Features
Cascading Water for Garden Corners
Water dropping from bowl to bowl makes some of my favourite garden noises. It changes as you pass - one moment it's a soft trickle when you're deadheading roses nearby, then a gentle splash catches your ear from the kitchen window. These pieces need just water and a plug to get going, though some clever ones run off sunshine alone.
We've spent years getting the levels right so water moves properly between the bowls. Most gardeners tell us they like them near sitting spots where they can watch droplets catch evening light. Others pop them between plants, letting ferns and grasses soften the edges while the sound drifts through leaves.
If you're thinking about water in your garden, have a browse through our complete range of Water Features for your garden. You might spot something that suits your quiet patch.
Cascading Water Features for your Garden
Water that moves through levels brings something special to a garden. Our cascading features sit rather nicely in quiet corners, making gentle splashing sounds that mix well with birdsong. They work beautifully near Stone Bird Baths, drawing birds in for drinks and baths.
The modern cascading pieces catch light differently through the day - morning sun picks out water droplets, while evening light makes them glow softly. Many gardeners place them near Stone Fountains where the sounds complement each other. The solar powered ones need no wiring at all, quite clever really, storing sunshine for evening running.
Our larger pieces make proper focal points, especially alongside Stone Garden Statues. Some have three or four levels where water moves from bowl to bowl, others let it slip down natural-looking rock faces. Each brings its own character to the garden.
Living with Cascading Water
You'll want to keep them topped up in summer - moving water needs a bit more attention than still pools. The pumps cope well with British weather, just needing a clean now and then to keep water flowing smoothly. Most gardeners empty them before hard frost, though the tough ones manage winter with a bit of antifreeze.