The ideal situation for a waterfall is a gently sloping hillside, but with time and patience you can create a lovely effect, even if your garden is a bit on the flat side.

A garden pool filled with water lilies is a spectacular sight. With elegant flowers that open their blooms each morning to greet the sun, and then closing again in the evening, they are exquisitely beautiful

Installing a small pool is probably the easiest solution for new gardeners, wanting to introduce water into the landscape. Large, overwhelming features will cause a small backyard to appear even smaller.

Fountains and garden ponds were once only seen in parks, stately homes, or homes of wealthy families. Today, we can all enjoy the tranquility of water even if our "yards" are limited to a patio or balcony.