Your Fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service

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A very important first step is to consider the size of the outdoor wall fountain with regards to the space you have available for it. In order to hold up its total weight, a solid wall is required. Areas or walls which are small will require a lightweight fountain. You will need to have an electrical outlet in proximity to the fountain so it can be powered. There are many different models of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step directions.

Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the needed information to install it correctly. 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. Since outdoor wall fountains need little attention, the only thing left to do is clean it regularly.

It is vital to replenish the water regularly so that it remains clean. Remember to clear away debris like leaves, twigs or dirt as fast as possible. Make sure that your outdoor wall fountain is shielded from bitterly cold winter temperatures. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter months, move your pump inside. The bottom line is that if you properly maintain and care for your outdoor fountain, it will bring you joy for years to come.

The Results of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design

The Results of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design The introduction of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century considerably altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The ability of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and farming at the time of the conquest. However the Normans had to pacify the overall territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Most often built upon windy peaks, castles were fundamental structures that enabled their occupants to devote time and space to offensive and defensive programs, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings generally placed in only the most fecund, broad valleys. Relaxing activities such as gardening were out of place in these desolate citadels. The purest specimen of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent today is Berkeley Castle. It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. A spacious terrace intended for strolling and as a means to stop enemies from mining below the walls runs about the building. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an aged yew hedge cut into the form of crude battlements.