If your pond has a garden water feature such as a fountain,stream or waterfall you’ve probably given some thought to how you’re going to light it. It’s a shame if you can’t enjoy watching your pond water spray and splash all through the night as well as the day. Lighting can also be useful when doing maintenance and can even make your pond safer. Besides,adding lighting to your water feature gives you the chance to create an entirely new nighttime look to your pond.
Lighting for Streams
If you’ve got a stream you should focus on the flow. You can safely do this by adding lights to the edges,perhaps with a few strategic plantings. You could also use submerged lighting to illuminate the stream bed. Add in a few color elements and you could create every ethereal atmosphere for your outdoor pond.
Lighting for Waterfalls
Waterfall lights should highlight the beauty of cascading water. Spotlights are a good choice,creating a focal point in the flow. Underwater lighting,if properly utilized,can create a spectacular light show in your pond.
Lighting for Fountains
Fountain jets and sprays are very impressive when coupled with the right lighting. In the day the fountain just produces a spray of water but at night you can create the illusion of flying liquid light! You can use spotlights and submerged lights,even built-in fountain lights to create a variety of effects.
Proper Light Positions
One of your biggest concerns for lighting your pond is installing the wires. Every water gardener knows the hazards of running electricity by the pond,not to mention the trouble it causes when you get it wrong. For that reason,you should invest a little time in experimenting with the lights. Wade out into the pond at night with a few flashlights to see how the water affects the look of your pond. Solar lights are also a good way to incorporate lighting into your pond design. They’re wireless,making them easy to move around until you find the right position.
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