Of course, water is a key element in gardens these days, not least for wildlife<\/a>. But it is also a scarce resource that needs to be saved<\/a> and used wisely.<\/p> You may also like<\/strong><\/p> Here are some of the water features that caught our eye in gardens large and small, from the main show gardens to the Sanctuary<\/a>, Balcony and Container gardens<\/a>.<\/p> Ula Maria’s Muscular Dystrophy UK – Forest Bathing Garden<\/a>, which won Best Show Garden<\/a> this year, featured this clay water bowl. Filled with pebbles, in the rain it provides a delicate sound and visuals, and it is designed to spill over the sides into a naturalised rill that runs through the centre of the garden. <\/p> Planting around the water bowl is more moisture loving, and the many trees in the garden mean that it is often in dappled shade, adding to the overall woodland aesthetic. <\/p> This stone water butt in Tom Stuart-Smith’s garden for The National Garden Scheme collects water from the roof of the nearby shed. It flows down a terracotta gutter and underground before coming up into the water butt. This allows for all the water in the garden to be recycled. <\/p> Hear more about Tom’s garden:<\/p>Garden water feature ideas for your garden <\/h2>
Clay water bowl <\/h3>
Stone water butt<\/h3>
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