Choose from all Kinds of Exterior Fountains

The magnificence of a spouting fountain can be seen when it propels a stream of shooting water into the air. It is possible to have one of these fitted into an existent, large pond. You may have seen one of these in a park or an old estate.

Wall fountains are an excellent example of outdoor wall features. These sorts of fountains make excellent water features even if you only have a small garden. Wall fountains are not flamboyant water features when compared with a spouting fountain. In a very simple process, the water flows out of a spout, trickles down a beautifully textured wall only to be pumped back to the top.

Installing a fountain with a motif depends completely on the style of your garden. If your bungalow or garden is styled in a rustic manner, you should think about adding a traditional type of statue, such as a seraph holding the spout, to your fountain. Modern-day gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more adventurous. Let your mind run free to select the best option.

Water flows down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Cascading fountains is another name used to identify this type of fountain because water moves down multiple levels.

Since external fountains occupy ample space, consider putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These types of fountains are perfect for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are hidden underground.

Japanese fountains are believed to impart a sense of tranquility and well-being. Bamboo sticks are utilized in this type of fountain to expel the water. Water then flows into a bucket or a shaped stone, only to repeat the pattern over and over again.

An additional sort of fountain is made of glass. Trellis-style fountains of this sort, highlight shaped metalwork which provides a more conventional look. Water features such as these are best suited to yards with many sharp corners as well as modern-day forms and designs. The water produces a dazzling effect when it runs down the surface of the glass. In some instances, the water is colored by LED lights as it flows down the glass sheets. The jagged surface of rock waterfall fountain makes for an appealing façade as the water softly trickles downwards.

A large rock drilled with openings which then has tubes inserted into it is what differentiates a bubbling rock fountain. The bubbling and gurgling at the uppermost part of this type of fountain are caused by the water being pushed upward at low pressure. Flowing towards the bottom of the fountain, the water returns as a slow drizzle down the sides of the rock. This is yet another possibility for gardens with restricted 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.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are becoming increasingly trendy. There are numerous reasons for this newly found appeal such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a reduction in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. It is not necessary to settle on a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide variety of designs available on the market.

Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. 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. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains operated using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the designer. Roman fountains often 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 mimic the gardens of paradise. The fountains found in the Gardens of Versailles were meant to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to exalt their positions by including decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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