Your Garden Companion: Backyard Fountains

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Tips for Adding a Backyard Fountain

By Lisa May

There's nothing quite like the captivating sights and peaceful sounds of an outdoor fountain. It's one of the most popular additions to backyard gardens.
Here's "Your Garden Companion," Erik Helland from Landscape Garden Center with more on selecting a fountain.

When picking out a fountain, figure out what will look best in the area you want it, whether it's the color of the fountain or the sound of the water - these are going to be the two main things you'll want to remember.

You will also need power to the fountain, so make sure you have an outlet close by.

When it comes to tropical plants, there are a lot of different colors that will add special pizzazz. They will give you height, texture, and different looks within your container or even around your patio area. They like to eat food so fertilize them a lot - they will require quite a bit to keep on blooming.

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