T
he sight and sound of
water can transform a cli-
ent's yard into a tranquil,
relaxing outdoor room –
even in small spaces.
"People have busy, hectic
lives," says Jeffrey Ingrassia,
owner of AquaFX (aquafxpools.
com) and Outdoor LivingFX
(outdoorlivingfx.com) in Mt. Sinai,
New York. "They enjoy coming
home to a water feature."
But, working with a compact
yard can add another level of
planning to the project. Here
are tips for creating impressive
water features, no matter the
yard's size.
Perfect fi t
Choosing the right type of fea-
ture for the space is imperative
for a successful install.
Urns and bubblers are espe-
cially popular for small areas,
Ingrassia says.
"Even though they aren't
big, elaborate water features,
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BY LAUREN HEARTSILL DOWDLE
Tips for installing refreshing
water features in tight spots
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