What Are Outdoor Garden Fountains Made From?

A popular choice today is copper, and it is used in the designing of many sculptural garden fountains. Copper is popular for both inside and outside use and is frequently found in tabletop and cascade fountains, among others. Another advantage of copper fountains is they are flexible and come in a wide assortment of styles.

Also common, brass fountains generally have a more old-fashioned style to them versus their copper counterpart. Even though they are a bit old-fashioned, brass fountains are quite popular because they often incorporate interesting artwork.

Of all the metals, stainless steel is viewed as the most modern -looking. If you select a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice boost. Like all water fountains, you can find them in just about any size you want.

Because it is both lighter and less expensive than metal but has a nearly identical look, fiberglass is quite common for fountains. The maintenance of fiberglass water fountains is quite simple, so they have many merits that people appreciate.

Where did Landscape Fountains Originate from?

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. 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 an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and memorialize the designer. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often utilized by Romans to decorate their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by adding decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for fresh, 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 switching the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Wide Array of Wall Water Fountains

Stand-alone wall fountains, commonly known as floor fountains, are noticeably big and feature a basin on the ground.

A wall-mounted fountain can either be incorporated onto a wall already in existence or built into a wall under construction. This style of fountain contributes to a cohesive look making it seem as if it was part of the landscape instead of an added feature.