Where did Large Garden Fountains Come From?

From the onset, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. Inhabitants of cities, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains needed to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, 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 decorate living areas and celebrate the designer. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of 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 beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby restricting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

Decorating city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the purposes of modern-day fountains.

Setting Up and Maintaining Fountains

Most outside wall fountains come in easy-to-use kits that will give you all you need to properly install it. In the kit you are going to find all the needed essentials: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin can normally be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too big. Once your wall fountain is installed, all that is needed is regular cleaning and some light maintenance.

Replace the water regularly so it is always clean. Remember to remove debris like leaves, twigs or dirt as fast as possible. In addition, your outdoor wall fountain should not be subjected to freezing winter weather. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter months, relocate your pump indoors. The bottom line is that if you properly maintain and look after for your outdoor fountain, it will bring you joy for many years.

The Use of Water Fountains As Water Features

Garden wall fountains are worthwhile additions to your living areas such as yards, yoga studios, cozy patios, apartment balconies, or office complexes. In addition to helping you unwind, both sight and sound are enticed by the comforting sounds of a water fountain. The most important consideration is the pleasantly beautiful form they have which enhances the interior design of any room. The water’s soothing sounds lead to a sense of tranquility, drown out disagreeable noises, and provide a delightful water display.