The Root of Contemporary Wall Fountains
The Root of Contemporary Wall Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a well educated man, governed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classic Greek texts into Latin. It was important for him to embellish the city of Rome to make it worthy of being known as the capital of the Christian world.
Reconstruction of the Acqua Vergine, a ruined Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, an imposing commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the entry point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain. Changes and extensions, included in the repaired aqueduct, eventually provided the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.
A Small Garden Space? You Can Have a Water Feature too!
A Small Garden Space? You Can Have a Water Feature too! The reflective properties of water means it can make smaller spaces appear larger than they are. Augmenting the reflective aspects of a fountain or water feature are possible by using dark materials. When the sun goes down, you can use submersed lights in a variety of colors and shapes to light up your new feature. Solar powered eco-lights are great during the day and underwater lights are perfect for nighttime use. The calming effect produced by these is oftentimes used in nature techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress. The greenery in your backyard is the perfect place to place your water feature. Ponds, man-made rivers, or fountains are just some of the ways you can you can make it become the focal feature on your property. Examples of spots where you can install a water feature include large lawns or small patios. The ambience can be significantly altered by placing it in the best place and using the right accessories.
Taking Care Of Large Outdoor Fountains
Taking Care Of Large Outdoor Fountains Installing an outdoor wall fountain demands that you bear in mind the dimensions of the space where you are going to install it. A solid wall is definitely needed to hold up its overall weight.
So spaces or walls which are smaller in size will most probably require something lightweight. You will need to have an electrical outlet in the vicinity of the fountain so it can be powered. Most outdoor wall fountains come with simple, step-by-step instructions according to the type of fountain. Most outdoor wall fountains come in "for-dummies" style kits that will provide you everything you need to properly install it. The kit will include a submersible pump, the hoses and basin (or reservoir). Depending on its size, the basin can normally be hidden quite easily amongst the plants. Once your wall fountain is installed, all that is needed is consistent cleaning and some light maintenance.
Replenishing and cleaning the water on a consistent basis is very important. Leaves, branches or dirt are types of debris which should be cleared away quickly. Safeguarding your outdoor wall fountain from the cold winter weather is essential. If kept outdoors, your pump could crack as a result of frigid water, so bring it inside during the winter. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with the right servicing and care.