Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Begin?

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Designers thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and celebrate the designer responsible for creating it. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often used by Romans to decorate their fountains. To depict the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains built to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Urban fountains built at the end of the 19th century functioned only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity allowed fountains to provide recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

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

Caring For Garden Wall Fountains

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 properly. In the kit you will find all the needed elements: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin, if it's not too large, can easily be concealedin your garden among the plants. Once your wall fountain is installed, all that is required is regular cleaning and some light maintenance.

Replenish and clean the water on a regular basis. It is important to promptly remove debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Extremely cold temperatures can affect your outdoor wall fountain so be sure to protect it during winer. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to avoid any possible harm, such as cracking. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be around for many years with the proper care and maintenance.