Select from Countless Outdoor Wall Fountain Styles

The two kinds of fountains available to you include mounted and freestanding models. Mounted wall fountains are small and self-contained versions which can be hung on a wall. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are normally lightweight so they can be easily hung. Stand-alone fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are sizable, have a basin positioned on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Generally made of cast stone, this style of water feature is not limited in weight.

Many qualified landscapers favor custom-built fountains which can be incorporated into a brand-new wall or an existing one. A expert mason is required to place the water basin against the wall and properly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. The wall will need to have a spout or fountain mask built into it. Customized wall fountains lend to a unified look because they become part of the scenery rather than look like a later addition.

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Your Outdoor Fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service

The general outdoor wall fountain is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. The kit provides a submersible pump, hoses as well as the basin, or reservoir. If the size is appropriate, the basin can be hidden away among your garden plants. Since outdoor wall fountains need little maintenance, the only thing left to do is clean it regularly.

It is vital to replenish the water consistently so that it remains clean. Remember to remove debris like leaves, twigs or dirt as quickly as possible. Make sure that your outdoor wall fountain is shielded from freezing winter temperatures. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter season, move your pump indoors. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be a part of your life for many years to come with the proper care and maintenance.

The Origins Of Outdoor Fountains

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley there to serve as functional elements. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move downwards or jet high into the air. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and memorialize the artist. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for clean, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. Impressive water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Modern fountains are used to embellish public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.