• Medieval gardens were often bordered by walls, and contained flowers, herbs, topiary, sunken or raised beds, trellising and, above all, a source of water. These water sources came in more than one form and was called a water feature. When recreating a medieval it is important to include at least one of these water features.
  
  

Wells

• Wells were one of the most common water feature. This wells could be either square or round, and are often made of stone.
  
  

Fountains

• In the 1500s, fountains were simpler, powered by a spring head, and had more than one tier. By the Renaissance, the fountain had become more elaborate and and is powered by hydraulics.
  
  

Stream

• The stream could be existing or formed by runoff from a fountain. Sometimes these streams were made to go over water stairs, or into a fountain.
  
  

Water Follies

• Water follies were water features that had no practical purpose. They did things like spray passers-by at unexpected times or move mechanical figures or sculptures around. Some even made noises.