Where did Garden Water Fountains Begin?

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley meant to serve as functional elements. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs in the area. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Serving as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. To replicate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. To demonstrate his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

The end of the 19th century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

These days, fountains adorn public areas and are used to honor individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

Choose from all Types of Outdoor Water Features

Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains create a striking impression. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much trouble. You may have seen one of these in a recreation area or an old estate.

Pick a stylish wall fountain to put outside. Even with a smallish yard, it is feasible to put in one of these water features. Wall fountains are not flashy water features when compared with a spouting fountain. In a very straightforward procedure, the water spills out of a spout, trickles down a beautifully textured wall only to be pumped back to the top.

Dependent on the style you have chosen for the garden, you could contemplate a themed fountain. A cherub holding a spout is one of the possible types of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to fit a rustically themed cottage or garden. Something unique and bold could be an option for more modern gardens. Choosing what to do is entirely in your hands.

The primary attribute of a multi-tiered fountain is that water streams from a number of different levels. Due to the water streaming down its multiple levels, these are also called cascading fountains.

Since outdoor fountains occupy a great deal of space, consider putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. Put in one of these fountains if your space is limited since their reservoirs are hidden from sight underground.

Japanese fountains are thought to impart a feeling of tranquility and well-being. In this style of water feature the water passes through bamboo sticks. Water then flows into a recipient or a shaped stone, only to repeat the pattern over and over again.

Fountains composed of glass are another type available. Producing a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. Gardens with a lot of sharp edges as well as modern forms and designs are better for these sorts of water features. A magnificent effect is produced when water streams down the sheets of glass. LED lighting fixtures are also utilized in some fountains to flash color across the water as it flows downward on the glass sheet. Often made of imitation rock, stone waterfall fountains have water gently trickling down its surface.

A large rock drilled with openings which then has pipes inserted into it is what distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain. Low pressure is used to spout out the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. Flowing towards the base of the fountain, the water comes back as a slow dribble down the sides of the rock. This is yet another solution for gardens with restricted space. To guarantee that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best choice since it only uses low pressure to move water.

The trend of setting up solar powered fountains is becoming progressively prevalent. There are numerous reasons for this newly found appeal such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a reduction in electricity bills, and the benefits to the environment. Outdoor solar-powered fountains are available in countless varying styles, therefore, you will not have to settle on which one to buy.