The Grace of Simple Garden Decor: The Wall Water Fountain
The Grace of Simple Garden Decor: The Wall Water Fountain These days you can just place your garden water fountain close to a wall since they no longer need to be hooked to a pond. Due to the myriad options available, it no longer necessary to deal with excavations, complcated installations or cleaning the pond. Since this feature is self-contained, no plumbing is necessary. All the same, water must be added regularly. Your pond and the surrounding area are sure to get dirty at some point so be sure to drain the water from the basin and replenish it with fresh water.
Any number of materials can be used to make garden wall fountains, but stone and metal are the most practical. The design you are looking for determines which material is best suited to meet your needs. Garden wall fountains come in many shapes and sizes, therefore ensure that the style you decide to buy is hand-crafted, simple to hang and lightweight. Buying a fountain which requires little maintenance is important as well. While there may be some cases in which the setup needs a bit more care, generally the majority require a minimal amount of work to install since the only two parts which call for scrutiny are the re-circulating pump and the hanging equipment. Little exertion is needed to liven up your garden with these types of water features.
Where did Fountains Originate from?
Where did Fountains Originate from? The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complete your home. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to provide drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains operated using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the designer. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.
Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.
These days, fountains adorn public spaces and are used to honor individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.