Use Slate Garden Waterfalls
for Landscaping

28 April 2010 - One of many types of garden water features is fast becoming popular as outdoor landscaping design- the garden waterfalls. They are the most famous contemporary water features. So, why don't you too use garden waterfalls for your outdoor landscaping design. Slate garden waterfalls are really a good choice if you decide to go for one. Why slate garden waterfalls are best outdoor water feature can be understood by reading the following facts and tips on waterfall designs!

• Slate garden waterfalls are durable and age slowly too. As there will be continuous waterflow in your waterfall, you must use such a material that can withstand the wear and tear by water.
• Slate is weather proof. So, garden waterfall made with it is able to withstand extreme temperatures.
• As slate stone is soft stone, it can be easily carved and custom designed. So, you can implement even the wildest idea for making your slate garden waterfall.
• Natural slate stone brings rustic decor when used in raw forms like bigger and rough edged slate slabs around the main outdoor fountain or waterfall. You can even give contemporary look to your waterfall by using more finished slate stone types like polished slate tiles etc. More natural waterfall designs can have large and small rocks of uneven shapes cascading downwards.
• Slate stone is heavier and thus a slate stone waterfall is perfect for the heavyduty garden water feature.
• Due to its ability to be easily carved, slate garden waterfalls can have fabulous designs. The traditional multi tier carved slate fountain can produce great water sounds- a great way to relax in natural outdoor surroundings.
• Some other slate garden waterfall designs include pedestals, river stones, horizontal table fountains, and floor standing units.
• Not only homes, slate waterfalls are used by commercial entities too as their attractive outdoor feature for attracting business. The custom slate waterfalls can have business logo at its front portion.
• Slate garden waterfalls can be bought in a wide range of colors to go with the surrounding decor theme of the garden. You can use slate stone with such colors as green, blue, gray or dark brown to match the natural surroundings too.

These were only some of the benefits and tips on slate garden waterfalls. The real experience of slate outdoor waterfall can be had only if you enjoy it personally. So, why wait? Use a slate garden waterfall for outdoor landscaping of your home!

There are slate fountains too that can be used to decorate your home interiors. Read Slate Fountain from Slate Tiles – Perfect Way of Decoration to know more about them.