Caring For Large Outdoor Fountains

Most outdoor wall fountains come in "for-dummies" style kits that will give you all you need to properly install it. A submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir, are provided in the kit. The basin, if it's not too large, can easily be hiddenin your garden among the plants. Once fitted, wall fountains typically only require some light upkeep and regular cleaning.

Replace and clean the water on a regular basis. Rubbish such as branches, leaves or dirt should be cleared away quickly. Ensure that your outdoor wall fountain is shielded from freezing winter temperatures. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to avoid any possible damage, such as cracking. To sum up, your outdoor wall fountain will continue to be an amazing addition to your garden if you keep it well looked after and well maintained.

Where did Landscape Fountains Come From?

Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. Residents of cities, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. 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 gravity. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Roman fountains often depicted images 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. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains made to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. The creation of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

Nowadays, fountains adorn public spaces and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.