From the award-winning French gardens of Villandry to the heart of Japanese Zen design, water features have soothed people across the globe with the peaceful ambience they create. Over the centuries, fountains and sculptures have been developed to bring a sense of luxury and repose to outdoor spaces worldwide.
Whether you’re looking to create a tranquil atmosphere in your backyard with a classic pond setting or attract native wildlife into your space with a birdbath, Rock&Stone can help you find the perfect outdoor accessory for every setting and style of landscape design. Read on to hear about some of our signature styles and get started on your revolutionary garden upgrade today.
All about European water features
Picture this: driving up to your home with a gorgeously pebbled circular drive, featuring a stunning zinc fountain in the middle as a centrepiece. With this traditional British approach to landscape design, you can’t go wrong – especially as you could consider yourself among the likes of the loveliest manors in Sussex and Oxfordshire.
Whether you opt for this classic approach or a more innovative landscape design, choosing the perfect fountain and deciding where to place it within your garden is an important decision.
Originating in Mannerist gardens, ‘giochi d’acqua’ (Italian for ‘water games’) celebrated the hydraulic innovation of the Renaissance and developed a classic symbol for abundance and prosperity, which still stands today. By placing a pool or outdoor water feature within your garden, you can bring a touch of style and class to your very own backyard.
Stunning birdbaths for your Melbourne space
Here in Melbourne, birdbaths have risen in popularity over the last decade due to ecological efforts towards biodiversity and the preservation of our native wildlife. With the correct safety and maintenance measures, your garden can play a critical role in developing a micro-habitat for your local bird community.
Our diverse selection is sure to fulfil your personal tastes and that niggling desire for a signature accent in the area around your home.
Here at Rock&Stone, we understand that the importance of choosing the right fountain to complement your landscape design. For clients seeking a more laid-back style to integrate into their space, we recommend our deluxe selection of copper birdbaths. After all, who doesn’t love watching sparrows flit about and enjoy the sunshine?
Our copper birdbaths are excellent for those seeking a low-maintenance approach, especially due to their natural anti-bacterial and self-cleaning properties. The metallic finish also attracts our native fauna, who find the glimmering beams of reflected sunlight quite alluring. Fun fact: this is one of the reasons why American pennies were originally placed in fountains.
Browse our range online or get in touch with our friendly team for further recommendations and advice. We are here to help make sure you get the most out of your outdoor living.