Backyard Pond and Waterfalls: A Therapeutic Approach

9/10/2018

There are many benefits of water features that far outweigh the beautiful aesthetic approach. From increased family time, to health and wellness and environmental conservation, it is pretty safe to say that water features are for EVERY body..even if you just don't know it yet.

Did you know?

....that water features have been proven to provide soothing sights and sounds that help you relax and de-stress in today's busy world? It's true! In the Standards and Guidelines Preliminary Report of 2007, the Sustainability Sites Initiative reports that water features lower your blood pressure and improve your physical and mental health as you prop your feet up and enjoy the therapeutic effects of Mother Nature. In fact, hospital patients who have a view of natural landscapes recover faster from surgery and require less pain medication. In addition, heart rate, blood preassure, and other measures return to normal levels more quickly when people view natural rather than urban landscapes after a stressful experience.

Local Examples:

It is becoming more common to see medical care facilities, senior care homes, and churches marketing their water feature as highlights to their facilities for the reason of therapeutic approach to care and relaxation. We've even been contracted to install them at local public schools so that the students have a place to decompress before and after school. To see an example of a water feature we installed at the Sechlar Family Cancer Center, click here to read our blog on that project! Similarly, check out the Fountain Installation project we installed at the Northern Lebanon Middle School a few years ago. The Prayer Garden at Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church serves symbolic purpose as it greets all of the worshipers and attendees to the church. Lastly, we installed a beautiful pond with a waterfall at the Retirement Community at ECC Stoneridge at Poplar Run in Myerstown, PA so that the folks can sit and enjoy the beauty that comes from pond fish and rushing waters. Check out the Stoneridge Water Feature by clicking here!

So Now What?

Dreamscapes also carries a full line of pond supplies from water treatments and fish medications to pond pumps, heaters, fountains, plants and fish! Tadpoles and snails are also available at our Aquatic Retail Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania seasonally while supplies last from May-August. If you think you need it, we have it!

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6 Comments

Jonathan Hansen link

11/13/2020 08:34:17 am

It's fascinating you mention that being around a pond can be helpful for your blood pressure. My blood pressure has been high ever since my dog died last month, so I'm considering hiring an excavation company to build a pond for me in my front yard. I'm going to see if there's a good excavation company in my area that builds ponds.

Adam Golightly link

12/1/2020 11:59:19 am

My mom has been thinking about getting a water fountain for her backyard by the patio. She would really like to get some help from a professional to have it installed properly. Thanks for explaining how water can help others recover faster, and help her de-stress.

Kristofer Van Wagner link

4/13/2021 10:15:23 am

I do appreciate that this post underlined that one of the benefits of having a water fountain or a pond in our garden is that it is therapeutic. My wife and I have been thinking about having a water fountain built in our garden. I will definitely keep this information in mind when I look at hiring contractors to have the fountain built.

Chris Pederson link

4/14/2021 11:32:26 am

I like how you said that water features are known to be therapeutic. I'd love to have one in my backyard. Then I could have a place to meditate without any distractions.

Michael link

11/14/2021 09:13:26 pm

Great Article! Thank you for sharing this is very informative post, and looking forward to the latest one.

Don Davies

6/26/2022 07:28:58 pm

I have to admit that they do a great job of creating a peaceful impression that makes you feel tranquil every time you look at it! I'm sure I'll remember them! Here is a beautiful waterfall and pond in a backyard! When I begin my landscaping project, https://purelyponds.com/backyard-pond/, I'm going to utilize this as inspiration and borrow some amazing ideas from it.