Juniper and pine bonsai trees are very popular for patio’s and in the front garden by the entranceway. There are flowering bonsai shrubs and trees for those landscapers that want add a bit more color.

Many of these small landscaper trees are and excellent choice beside your outdoor water fountains, they really enhance the overall look of your yard.

Here are three of the most popular trees for landscaping small yards. Go here to get more information on outdoor bonsai trees

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Japanese Red Pine Tree A globe shaped dwarf with needles half as long as those of the species. Has soft flexible needles and purple-red cones. Soft reddish bark. Originated from a witches’-broom which is a dense abnormal growth that arises from mutated buds on coniferous trees. Hardy. Keep outdoors. 24 years old. 26″x22″x32″. Potted in a 14″ blue ceramic fluted oval container as shown.

Japanese Black Pine Tree Stiff dark green needles (3-5 inches long)occur in pairs. Large, grayish-white terminal buds help dishtinguish it from most other pines. Much sought after in bonsai and takes many years to acheive the look of a superior specimen bonsai. Hardy. Likes sun. Keep outdoors.

White Pine Tree Our native White Pine has long, fine needles, clustered in 5’s along the branches gives a soft, feathery look. Golden needles cover a broad rounded canopy. Great year round but we find that its at its best in winter, when it seems to glow against snow or other bare trees. Hard. Keep outdoors. 13 years old. 14″ x 14″ x 23″. Potted in a 10″ round green/red container with colored floral etched design.

Water drains through the basin and recycles in the hidden reservoir for continuous flowing. All birds are attracted to the sounds of splashing water, and a two-inch water depth provides room for them to frolic. The fountain bowl holds approximately one gallon of water.

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Moving water does not become stagnant, which means the water fountain is less likely have mosquitoes and other pests will be drawn to this bird bath. A two-inch extender tube can be added or removed to increase or decrease the spray height of the water.

You can even leave this bird bath fountain outdoors year-round; simply remove the pump and solar panel for storage and insert the included winterizing plate. This pump does have a filter to prevent build-up but it should be cleaned every month or two, depending on the level of build-up from all your birds has become.

A water feature is probably the most popular landscaping feature to install in the back yard. Generally they are what most people think of when they think of a fish pond. They are designed first and foremost to provide a friendly habitat for aquatic plants.

Even with fish and other wildlife in and near the water, a small do-it-your-self fish pond or a water fountain is still considered a water feature and forms part of the overall garden landscape. If you want to attract birds or other animals to your yard, this is the pond for you.

Water features can fit any budget and any sized yard. A small plastic washtub set on a porch or balcony and filled with small, floating plants can beautify the tiniest space.

For larger landscapes and pocketbooks, you can have almost anything as a water feature, even a re-circulating trout stream with live trout. If you’re worried about children falling in, build the pond with no open water. Make it shallow, filled with small stones and run by a small pump and fountain, perhaps with a waterfall, or fit a rigid plastic grate just below the water surface.

Water gardens are a must for the birder, because the water and plants attract and benefit a great number of birds. You can create distinct pools, birdbaths with rocks at different depths to attract different species.

This isn’t advisable in a fishpond or a fountain, because diseases from the birds infect the fish, and bird feathers can clog a fountainhead. Add streams to attract small birds and small animals such as salamanders and newts.

What should you be featuring

Fountain ponds are the simplest water feature to install, containing only the fountain and water, with no plant or animal life. Installed above ground or in the ground, they often feature a large, central fountain that can shoot water high into the air. Fountainheads are designed to produce a variety of spray patterns from a simple, single jet to twisting jets darting in and out of the water.

You will find there is a wide variety of statues and ornamental fountains to select from. You need to determine a few things first. Is it a submersible fountain you are looking for that will spray? Or is it a much smaller version you have in mind that may sit on the side of the garden pond fountain or on a rock or post of some sort and is in the shape of an animal or statue?

There is quite a bit of difference between the two. The first application requires a fair amount of work and you will need to have the electrical part done by a professional to ensure it is up to code. The second option for installing a pond fountain costs less but may not have all the advantages like having the spray of the fountain shoot to the height of your preference.

Either way, you will create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. The smaller water fountains are available in themes like children, which captures the wonderful innocence of kids, or fish and animals. Like frogs and turtles, goose, seal, bullfrog, alligator and more. No matter what kind of scene you are trying to create, these are a great addition and they are inexpensive.

Buying Fountain Pump and Accessories

All pond fountain pumps should have biological filtration to provide good water quality for healthy fish and good appearance. Generally better pond filters mean higher cost, less maintenance, and better water quality. Ultraviolet Sterilizers are recommended for most ponds to insure the clearest water.

Once you have determined the approximate size you are looking for, you can then decide on what type of material you would like it to be made of.
Do you want it to blend into the greenery you already have around your pond area? Or do you want to make a bit of a more dramatic statement and have color contrast like with a copper or bronze statue?

Some will have the water pump and any other accessories or hardware you may need to get it going already included in with the product, and others may sell the pump separately, so we would recommend that you read the product description carefully so that you know what is included. As soon as it gets to your door, you will want to get it set up so that you can begin to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere it creates.

Installed above ground or in ground, they often feature a large ventral fountain that can shoot water high into the air. Fountain heads are designed to produce a variety of spray pattern from a single jet to twisting jet sprays darting in and out of the water. Add an colored spot light to this and it can be very striking.

Knowing where to buy outdoor decorations really depends on what type of ornament you want. Many online stores specialize in one type product. We have reviewed a number of garden stores so that you have a good cross section of where to buy certain items. Our main criteria was to find the better suppliers that always had a sale going on. We noticed many sell the same thing, but the biggest difference was in the quantity or the complete selection so you could comparison shop for just the right item.
Some seemed to favor or concentrate on one area of the yard more than others. It is hard to be all things to all people. We have narrowed down to just a couple for your convenience.

Outdoordecor is one of the better suppliers of garden decor
Click here to go to this fountain and garden gift supply store - this site is broken down into easy categories to find things in.

This is a list of a few of the items they have;

• Bird houses, birdbaths, Benches & Storage, Doormats, Flags, Fountains, Gazing Balls,  Greenhouses, Hose Items, House Numbers,
  Lighting, Mailboxes, Pots & Planters, Rain Chains, Rain Gauges, Shades & Umbrellas, Statuary & Gnomes, Sundials, Weathervanes, Wind Chimes.

Wind and weather (cool outdoor gadgets)Wind and Weather has an array of weather stations, barometers, thermometers, rain gauges, wind and humidity meters and gadgets for
outdoor living. Also decor for the yard and garden, including weathervanes, sundials, garden sculpture, wind chimes, art, fountains and more.

• Go here to get more information on any of these cool outdoor gadgets

Yardiac
Yardiac.com combines the peaceful and informative environment of a traditional garden center with the value and selection found in the large discount stores. We have products for the novice as well as the professional and our easy to navigate site has won praises from gardeners everywhere.

This is more of a site for gardeners.

• Patio pond kits, liners, pump parts and accessoriesYardiac.com - The Ultimate Garden Center-animal repellants, potting sheds, outdoor heating, landscape design software and more.

All companies take visa and mastercard and have secure shopping carts to keep your information private. Refunds and returns are handled quickly.