Exterior Fountains Come in Many Forms and Sizes

Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains leave a striking impression. It is doable to have one of these installed into an existing, ample pond. Esplanades and historical stately homes often have one these fountains.

One of the many examples of an outdoor water feature is a stylish wall fountain. Such water features make for a great addition to your yard even if it is small. Wall fountains make an understated impression, contrary to the big effect produced by spouting fountains. In a very simple process, the water flows 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 consider a themed fountain. Consider a classic type of statue, such as a cherub supporting a spout, for the fountain if your home or garden is rustic in style. Something special and striking could be an option for more modern gardens. Feel free to let your hair down and choose something interesting and intrepid.

The main attribute of a multi-tiered fountain is that water streams from a number of different levels. Water runs down numerous tiers in a cascading fountain.

Since external fountains occupy ample space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs needed for these kinds of water features are concealed underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Add a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a sense of relaxation. In this style of water feature the water runs through bamboo sticks. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is situated at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the pattern repeated over and over again.

Glass fountains make up another group of fountain. Trellis-style fountains of this kind, showcase shaped metalwork which provides a more conventional look. Gardens with many sharp edges as well as contemporary shapes and designs are better for these sorts of water features. A magnificent effect is created when water streams down the sheets of glass. In some cases, the water is colored by LED lights as it flows down the glass sheets. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water gently flowing down its façade.

In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with openings and then filled in the center with tubes. In this type of fountain, water is forced upwards at low pressure to cause it to bubble and gurgle at the top. Flowing towards the bottom of the fountain, the water returns as a slow dribble down the sides of the rock. Gardens with little space are good spots to include this style of fountain. Water is moved at low pressure in this kind of fountain, so you can rest assured that it will not spray all over should the wind pick up.

Solar fountains have recently gained in popularity because they are powered by sunlight. There are numerous reasons for this newly found interest such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a decrease in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. There is no need to settle on a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide variety of styles available on the market.

The Countless Options in Wall Fountains

Freestanding wall fountains, otherwise known as floor fountains, are relatively big and feature a basin on the ground.

A stand-alone water feature can either be integrated onto a wall already in existence or built into a wall under construction. Integrating this kind of water feature into your landscape brings a cohesiveness to the look you want to attain rather than making it seem as if the fountain was merely added later.