![Bloedel reflecting pool](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Bloedel-reflecting-pool.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
Most of us will never have a reflecting pool in our garden, but water in the garden comes in many forms. The Bloedel Reserve has many beautiful ways to use water in the garden., this is just one.
![7-6 JHall fountain](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7-6-JHall-fountain.jpg?resize=600%2C456&ssl=1)
A small fountain near the house makes electricity for the recirculating pump easy.
![bruce waterfall](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bruce-waterfall.jpg?resize=600%2C449&ssl=1)
This small waterfall has been ‘tuned’ to make lovely music. The water enters in a lovely fishpond.
![Epping birdbath](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Epping-birdbath.jpg?resize=550%2C412&ssl=1)
A simple birdbath in the shade.
![7-6 fountain](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7-6-fountain.jpg?resize=600%2C489&ssl=1)
A more elaborate fountain in the shade. Burbling.
![Markoski fountain](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Markoski-fountain.jpg?resize=600%2C420&ssl=1)
A fountain in the sun is beautiful, too.
![7-9-11 birdbath Elise](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7-9-11-birdbath-Elise.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
You can combine a birdbath with art.
![7-9-11 backyard pond](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7-9-11-backyard-pond.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Through the magic of recirculating pumps you can have a pond and a fountain.
![7-23-11 fountain Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/www.commonweeder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/7-23-11-fountain-Seattle.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Even municipalities can have a sense of humor and play with water.
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Very fun. Alas, the water in MY garden (if you can call what I have a garden) is a swamp at the moment. But one lives in hope….
Wouldn’t I love a reflecting pool! As it is, my little pond can barely hold a water lettuce once it starts making little lettuces. Love water in the garden!
I love all of the options that you shared! Water is my favorite garden element.