Outdoor Elegance: Large Outdoor Fountains

The most utilized materials employed to manufacture garden wall fountains are stone and metal, despite the fact that they can be made out of many other elements. The most appropriate material for your water feature depends entirely on the design you choose. The best styles for your garden wall fountain are those which are hand-crafted, simple to put up and not too big to hang. Be sure that your fountain is manageable as far as upkeep is concerned. The re-circulating pump and hanging hardware are normally the only parts which need extra care in most installations, although there may be some cases in which the installation is a bit more complex. You can easily liven up your garden with these kinds of fountains.

Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?

The central purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water source, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the artist. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times utilized 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 dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entryway 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 arrived in 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. Impressive water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Nowadays, fountains adorn public spaces and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

The Countless Construction Materials of Outdoor Garden Fountains

Presently, copper is extremely common for sculptural garden fountains. Copper is appropriate for many fountain styles, including tabletop and cascade water fountains, and can be put either inside or outside - making it a great option. If you opt to go with copper, your fountain can be any style from fun and whimsical to cutting-edge.

Brass water fountains are also popular, although they tend to have a more classic look than copper ones. Brass fountains are commonly designed with intriguing artwork, so they are popular even if they are a bit conventional.

Of all the metals, stainless steel is seen as the most contemporary-looking. Adding a modern-looking steel design will immediately add value to your garden and improve the overall atmosphere. As with all fountains, you can find any size you choose.

For people who want the visual appeal of a metal fountain but want a lighter weight and more affordable option, fiberglass is the answer. Caring for a fiberglass water fountain is fairly easy, another benefit that consumers like.