Where did Fountains Come From?

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water source, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Serving as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Urban fountains made at the end of the 19th century functioned only as decorative and celebratory adornments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. The introduction of special water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

Your Fountain: Maintenance & Routine Service

Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the information needed to install it correctly. In the kit you are going to find all the needed elements: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin can normally be hidden away among your garden plants if it is not too big. Since outdoor wall fountains need little maintenance, the only thing left to do is clean it consistently.

Replenish and clean the water on a regular schedule. Remember to remove debris like leaves, twigs or dirt as quickly as possible. Furthermore, outdoor fountains should always be shielded from freezing temperatures in winter. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to prevent any possible harm, such as cracking. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be around for many years to come with the correct care and maintenance.