The Elegance of Simple Garden Decor: The Garden Fountain
The Elegance of Simple Garden Decor: The Garden Fountain
Since garden water fountains are no longer dependent on a nearby pond, it is possible to install them close to a wall. Due to the myriad options available, it no longer necessary to contend with excavations, difficult installations or cleaning the pond. Plumbing is no longer a necessity since this feature in now self-sufficient. Frequently adding water is the only requirement. Drain the water from the basin and put in clean water whenever the surrounding area is dirty. Outdoor wall features come in many different materials, but they are normally made of stone and metal. You must know the look you are shooting for in order to decide on the best material. The best styles for your outdoor wall fountain are those which are hand-crafted, simple to put up and not too big to hang. Moreover, be certain to buy a fountain which requires little upkeep. Generally, most installations are straight forward because the only parts which may require examination are the re-circulating pump and the hanging hardware whereas other kinds of setups can be a bit more difficult. It is very easy to spruce up your yard with these styles of fountains.
Where did Fountains Originate from?
Where did Fountains Originate from? A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes. Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Acting as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a considerable role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome
Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.
Modern fountains are used to embellish public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.