Bernini's Earliest Masterpieces

The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain constructed at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest water fountain. To this day, you will see Roman locals and vacation goers occupying this spot to revel in chit chatter and being among other people. Today, the city streets surrounding Bernini's water fountain are a trendy place where people go to gather, something which the artist would have been pleased to learn. The master's very first fountain of his professional life was built at around 1630 at the request of Pope Urbano VIII. Illustrated in the fountain's design is a large vessel gradually sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. Period writings dating back to the 16th century indicate that the fountain was built as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the great flooding of the Tevere. In 1665 Bernini journeyed to France, in what was to be his sole extended absence from Italy.

Your Garden Water fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service

Your Garden Water fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service Setting up an outdoor wall fountain requires that you take into account the dimensions of the space where you are going to place it. It will need a very strong wall to support its total weight. So areas or walls which are smaller will most probably require something lightweight. In order to power the fountain, an electric powered plug will need to be close by. There are many different styles of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step instructions.

Most outdoor wall fountains come in "for-dummies" style kits that will provide you all you need to properly install it. The kit will include a submersible pump, the hoses and basin (or reservoir). The basin can typically be hidden away among your garden plants if it is not too big. Since outdoor wall fountains require little maintenance, the only thing left to do is clean it consistently.

Replenishing and purifying the water on a consistent basis is very important. It is important to quickly clear away debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Additonally, outdoor fountains should always be shielded from freezing temperatures in wintertime. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to avoid any possible harm, such as cracking. The bottom line is that if you properly maintain and care for your outdoor fountain, it will bring you joy for many years.