Select from Countless Outdoor Wall Fountain Styles

Depending on your needs, you can select from mounted or freestanding models. You can place a mounted wall fountain because they are small and self-contained. One of the most important aspects of wall fountains is that they be lightweight, so they are typically made of fiberglass or resin to mirror the look of stone. Stand-alone fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are sizable, have a basin located on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Generally composed of cast stone, this type of water feature is not limited in weight.

It is a good idea to integrate a custom-made fountain into a new or existing wall, something often recommended by landscape experts. A expert mason is necessary to place the water basin against the wall and properly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. It is also vital to add a spout or fountain mask to build it into the wall. If you want a cohesive look for your garden, get a customized wall fountain because it becomes part of the panorama rather than an afterthought.

The Origins Of Garden Fountains

Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. 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 the power of gravity. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times used by Romans to decorate their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

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 enabled 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.

Installation and Maintenance of Outdoor Fountains

The general outdoor wall feature is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more 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 typically be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too big. Once your wall fountain is in place, all that is required is regular cleaning and some light maintenance.

It is vital to replenish the water routinely so that it remains clean. Leaves, branches or dirt are examples of debris which should be cleared away quickly. Ensure that your outdoor wall fountain is protected from freezing winter temperatures. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to eliminate any possible harm, like as cracking. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be a part of your life for many years with the correct care and maintenance.