Water Features Beyond the Pond: Rills, Streams, and Bog Gardens

Moving Water in the GardenStill water supports biodiversity; moving water does so while adding the sound dimension — arguably the most atmospheric element in garden design. The sound of moving water provides a natural stress response in humans and creates a sense of enclosure and privacy in exposed gardens.RillsA rill is a narrow, formal channel carrying water in a straight or gently curved line. Originating in Moorish garden design (the Islamic garden tradition from which formal European gard…