Boosting Curb Appeal with Water Features

Appearances and first impressions matter. Next time you're checking the mail or walking down your driveway, look at your house and imagine you're seeing it for the first time. Water features can help boost your home's curb appeal, adding dynamic movement with a DIY fountain or even a pond if you have the space. Many of these projects can be completed in a weekend and will have a dramatic impact on your front yard aesthetic.

Adding a pond

When you think of a pond, you may imagine it in the backyard. If you have the space, why not put it in the front yard? Ponds are water features that can bring your yard to life, attracting wildlife and encouraging you to spend more time outside. You can create an entire naturescape with a waterfall, your favorite plants, and even fish like koi or goldfish.

When adding a pond, you want to make sure that you have the space and can dig a big enough area. The hole you dig for your pond will look smaller once you add the liner and landscaping rocks.

In-ground pond projects:

• Pond with a waterfall

• Ultimate Pond Kit project

If you want to add a pond to your front yard but don't have enough space or aren't able to dig, you can add an above-ground pond. This allows you to maximize your space and still enjoy your water feature without committing to digging into the yard. Above ground ponds can be any size or shape that you want.

Instead of digging, you can build the pond using rocks to create the shape and add a liner.

Above-ground pond projects:

• Above ground pond with flower beds

• Above ground pond with spitter

Create a DIY fountain

Fountains also help boost the curb appeal of your home. You can get creative with your design, and maximize the impact and enjoyment of the fountain. A fountain could be the beautiful centerpiece of your driveway or a focal point in your yard. The only limit is your creativity and imagination.

Using our fountain pumps or a container fountain kit, you can easily create a fountain that fits your space and ambiance. You can even think outside the box and transform any water-holding basin into a beautiful fountain in a few easy steps. You can even make a dual-purpose fountain that has space for your favorite flowers and plants.

Fountain projects:

• Disappearing water feature

• Container fountain

• Two or three-tiered fountain

• Water feature with a planter

• Spitter fountain

• Fountain in a flower planter

• Whiskey barrel fountain

• Lantern fountain

• Birdcage fountain

• Walkway planter

Adding water features into your front yard boosts your home's curb appeal and creates a serene and inviting atmosphere. Whether you choose to install a pond or a charming fountain, these projects can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis. In just one weekend, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of water while attracting wildlife and revitalizing your home's exterior with these captivating water features.