Put the Crowning Touch on Your Backyard Pond
May 12th, 2009 by Shari
While installing a backyard pond is relatively easy (meaning that virtually anyone who is so inclined, and physically able, can do it, not that it requires little work), getting it finished and filled is just the beginning. As I mentioned in an earlier blog, it’s not imperative that ponds be stocked; but rarely do people go to the trouble of putting them in so that they may realize their visions of having backyard features that could easily be mistaken for giant puddles.
Indeed, ponds are usually created because someone is dreaming of a gorgeous backyard oasis teeming with exotic plants and aquatic life. One of the best things about it is that, no matter which elements you choose to include, your pond is unique. Most people, however, even those who can’t decide whether they want just plants, just fish (which is not a good idea), both, or neither, have, from the moment that they conceived of their ponds, clearly pictured them with stunning garden bridges across them.
There is no doubt that garden bridges are among the most popular landscape features, even in yards that have no water; and they’re not just there for decoration. Besides being purely practical ways of getting to the other side, they make superb vantage points for stopping to enjoy the colorful plants and view the underwater life.
When it comes to selecting the ideal bridge for your purposes, along with the size, you should consider the style of your garden and the pond that you installed. If it’s formal, a double-rail, picket rail, or spindle rail bridge will complement it beautifully. In more rustic and casual gardens, plank, single rail, or simple white cedar bridges are absolutely charming.
The best thing to do is to go to DesignerBridges.com, where you’ll find one of the largest selections of pine, cedar, and vinyl garden bridges and pedestrian trail bridges available anywhere. Believe it or not, they even have spectacular covered bridges that you can customize for yourself right on the site!
When you’re finished putting the crowning touch on your pond, don’t forget to go to CedarStore.com and pick out some great new outdoor furniture, such as patio chairs, garden benches, Adirondack chairs, gliders, and porch swings, so that you and your guests will be able to relax and enjoy the glorious view. And imagine how much more rewarding it will be, knowing that you made the scenery even more magnificent just by adding a pond and a garden bridge!
Yours Outdoors!
Kathy
