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The Origins Of Outdoor Fountains

From the onset, outdoor fountains were simply meant to serve as functional elements. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water supply, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Acting as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby restricting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

Modern-day fountains function mostly as decoration for public spaces, to honor individuals or events, and enhance entertainment and recreational activities.

Outdoor Water Features Come in Many Forms and Sizes

The flood of water sent shooting into the air by a spouting fountain is an spectacular sight to see. If your pond is sufficiently large, it can be incorporated without trouble. You may have encountered one of these in a park or an old estate.

Outdoor water features come in different shapes and sizes, one of which is a chic wall fountain. Even with a small yard, it is possible to add one of these water features. Wall fountains leave a subtle impression, contrary to the big impact created by spouting fountains. It is straightforward undertaking wherein a small jet of water pours outwards in front of a splendidly textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Your garden’s style dictates whether a themed fountain is suitable for you. In a rustic themed bungalow or yard, a traditional styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Modern-day gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more adventurous. Just permit your imagination to run loose.

The main quality of a multi-tiered fountain is that water streams from a number of different levels. Water flowing down multiple tiers of this water feature is the main characteristic of a cascading fountain.

Due to the fact that outdoor fountains can take up a lot of room, hang a wall fountain or a pondless fountain if the space you have is minimal. Fit in one of these fountains if your space is limited since their reservoirs are concealed from sight below ground.

Install a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a feeling of peace. The water flows through bamboo sticks in this type of water feature. Water then streams into a bucket or a shaped stone, only to repeat the pattern over and over again.

Glass fountains make up a different category of fountain. Featuring shaped metalwork, trellis-style fountains of this kind have a more traditional feel. Water features such as these are best suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as modern forms and designs. The water produces a dazzling effect when it runs down the surface of the glass. Some fountains also include colorful LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water streams downwards. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water slowly cascading down its façade.

In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with holes and then filled in the middle with pipes. The gurgles and bubbles at the top are the product of the low pressure used to propel the water upwards. Water then streams as a slow trickle down the sides of the rock to its base. This is yet another solution for gardens with limited space. Water is moved at low pressure in this kind of fountain, so you can be assured knowing that it will not spray all over should the wind pick up.

Solar fountains have recently gained in appeal because they are powered by sunlight. The lack of cables, the decreased difficulty in dealing with them, the lower energy bills, and the benefits to our ecosystem are just some of the reasons for this increased interest. It is not necessary to settle on a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide variety of designs found on the market.

The Many Styles of Wall Fountains

The two types of fountains available to you include mounted and freestanding models. Little, self-contained mounted wall fountains can be installed on any surface. One of the most important features of wall fountains is that they be lightweight, so they are typically made of fiberglass or resin to replicate the look of stone. In large free-standing fountains, otherwise referred to as wall fountains, the basin is set on the ground with the smooth side positioned against a wall. Water features such as these are usually manufactured of cast stone and have no weight limitations.

Custom-made fountains which can be integrated into a new or existing wall are often recommended by landscaping designers. A expert mason is required to place the water basin against the wall and properly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. You will need to incorporate a spout or fountain mask into the wall. The unified look produced by custom-made wall fountains make them appear to be part of the scenery rather than an afterthought.