The easiest way to make your backyard into a soothing oasis is the installation of ponds. By installing a pond into your backyard you can create a small escape that will give you years and years of beauty and relaxation.
If you want to make your pond a total sensory retreat then there are a few additions to the pond and surroundings that will help to create the ultimate soothing environment. First of all, if you want to enhance the overall relaxing sounds of the pond then you may want to consider a pond that has some advanced water features such as a cascading waterfall or fountain. There are a number of features that your pond can have that will provide you with the soothing sound of running water.
You can also make some simple additions that will enhance the smells near the pond by planting some plants with a soothing scent. Lavender is one of the most calming scents that you can incorporate into your scene. Plant a few plants along the edge of the pond along with some thyme and sage to give the entire area a very soothing scent.
Finally, the whole reason that you build a pond is to look at it but you can enhance its visual appeal by installing lighting that will give you an even more relaxed setting during the evening hours. Soft lighting around the pond will set the tone for a very relaxing evening spent out sitting next to your pond enjoying all of the scenery.