The Wide Array of Designs of Wall Fountains

Depending on your wishes, you can pick from mounted or freestanding types. Small, self-contained models can be placed on a wall are known as mounted wall fountains. Fountains of this kind need to be light, therefore, they are typically fabricated from resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass. Floor fountains are freestanding, sizable, and also have a basin on the ground as well as a flat side against the wall. Normally made of cast stone, these water features have no weight restrictions.

Customized fountains which can be incorporated into a new or existing wall are often recommended by landscaping designers. Hiring an expert mason is your best option to build the basin and install the essential plumbing. The wall will have to have a spout or fountain mask incorporated into it. The unified look produced by custom-made wall fountains make them appear to be part of the scenery instead of an afterthought.

Choose from all Sorts of Exterior Fountains

The stream of water sent shooting into the air by a spouting fountain is an impressive sight to see. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much hassle. These sorts of fountains are often seen in parks or historical manor homes.

Outdoor water features come in a variety of shapes and sizes, one of which is a chic wall fountain. If you are eager to include a water feature, but are concerned because you have a small yard, do not hesitate to incorporate one of these. Wall fountains are not flashy water features as compared to a spouting fountain. It is simple process wherein a small jet of water propels outwards in front of a beautifully textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Installing a fountain with a theme depends completely on the style of your garden. In a rustic themed cottage or yard, a traditional styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Consider installing something bolder and unique for a modern-day garden. Feel free to let your hair down and go with something interesting and intrepid.

The primary quality of a multi-tiered fountain is that water streams from a number of different levels. Cascading fountains is another term used to identify this type of fountain because water moves down multiple levels.

A substantial amount of space is needed for an outdoor fountain, so another option is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These kinds of water features are suitable for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are hidden underground.

Include a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a feeling of peace. The water moves through bamboo sticks in this type of water feature. The cycle of water falling into a rustic-styled recipient or a molded stone repeats itself again and again.

Another type of fountain is made of glass. Trellis-style fountains of this kind, showcase molded metalwork which provides a more conventional look. Water features of this kind are a perfect alternative for gardens with many sharp edges as well as contemporary forms and design. The water produces a spectacular effect when it runs down the surface of the glass. LED lighting fixtures are also used in some fountains to flash color across the water as it flows down on the glass sheet. With water softly flowing down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of fake rock, are a possible option for your garden.

The feature which differentiates a bubbling rock fountain is a large rock drilled with holes where pipes can be inserted into its center. The bubbling and gurgling at the topmost part of this type of fountain are caused by the water being pushed upward at low pressure. Flowing towards the base of the fountain, the water comes back as a slow drizzle down the sides of the rock. Gardens with little space are good areas to include this style of fountain. Water is moved at low pressure in this type of fountain, so you can be assured knowing that it will not spray all over should the wind pick up.

Solar driven fountains have become more popular recently because they run on sunlight. There are numerous reasons for this newly found interest such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a decrease in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide range of designs to pick from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.