Keep Your Large Outdoor Fountain Tidy
Keep Your Large Outdoor Fountain Tidy Proper care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. It is easy for foreign objects to find their way into outdoor fountains, so keeping it clean is vital. Also, algae is likely to build up any place natural light meets water. To avoid this, take vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or sea salt and add right into the water. Bleach can also be dissolved into the water, however this is not an ideal option as it can sicken birds or other animals. An extensive cleaning every 3-4 months is recommended for garden fountains. First you must remove the water. Then use gentle and a soft sponge to clean the interior of the reservoir. If there is intricate artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the inside of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.
Calcium and fresh water organisms can get inside the pump, so you should disassemble it to get it truly clean. To make it less strenuous, soak it in vinegar for several hours before cleaning. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain components that will collect inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain every day and add water if you see that the level is low. If the water level drops below the pump’s intake level, it can damage the pump and cause it to burn out - something you do not want to happen!
Archaic Greek Artwork: Outdoor Statuary
Archaic Greek Artwork: Outdoor Statuary The primitive Greeks developed the very first freestanding statuary, an awesome achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, regarded by the Greeks to represent beauty, had one foot stretched out of a fixed forward-facing pose and the male statues were always nude, with a strong, strong shape.
Installing a Fountain In Smaller Yards

The greenery in your backyard is the perfect place to place your water feature. Your pond, artificial river, or fountain is the perfect feature to draw people’s attention. Small verandas or large gardens is the perfect place to put in a water feature. The best way to perfect the ambience, place it in a good place and use the right accompaniments.