The Source of Modern Garden Fountains
The Source of Modern Garden Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a well educated man, ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classical Greek texts into Latin.
In order to make Rome deserving of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope decided to embellish the beauty of the city. In 1453 the Pope commissioned the repairing of the Aqua Vergine, an historic Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away. Building a mostra, an imposing celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now see the Trevi Fountain. The aqueduct he had refurbished included modifications and extensions which eventually allowed it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
Your Garden: An Ideal Place for a Garden Fountain
Your Garden: An Ideal Place for a Garden Fountain The inclusion of a wall fountain or an outdoor garden fountain is a great way to beautify your yard or garden design. Many current designers and craftsmen have been inspired by historical fountains and water features. As such, the effect of integrating one of these to your home decor connects it to past times. In addition to the wonderful characteristics of garden fountains, they also generate water and moisture which goes into the air, thereby, attracting birds as well as other creatures and harmonizing the environment. Flying, bothersome insects, for instance, are scared away by the birds congregating near the fountain or birdbath.Spouting or cascading fountains are not the best choice for a small garden since they require a great deal of space. There are two types of fountains to choose from including the freestanding model with a flat back and an attached basin set up against a fence or a wall in your yard, or the wall-mounted, self-contained version which is suspended directly on a wall. Be sure to include a fountain mask to an existing wall and a basin to collect the water at the base if you wish to put in a fountain to your living area. The plumbing and masonry work necessary for this type of work requires know-how, so it is best to hire a skilled person rather than go at it yourself.
Keeping Your Water Wall Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Water Wall Fountain Tidy It is important to carefully maintain water fountains for them to perform properly. It is important to clean it out and remove any debris or foreign objects that might have fallen into or onto it. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun comes in contact with still water, algae can form. To prevent this, take vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or sea salt and add right into the water. There are those who prefer to use bleach, but that is hazardous to any animals that might drink or bathe in the water - so should therefore be avoided.A thorough cleaning every 3-4 months is recommended for garden fountains. To start with you must empty the water. When you have done this, wash inside the water reservoir with a mild detergent. Feel free to use a toothbrush if needed for any stubborn crevasses. Be sure to carefully rinse the interior of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.
It is highly recommended taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and eliminate any plankton or calcium. Soaking it in vinegar for a while will make it easier to clean. If you want to eliminate build-up in your fountain, use rain water or mineral water rather than tap water, as these don’t contain any components that might stick to the inside of the pump.
And finally, make sure the water level is continuously full in order to keep your fountain running optimally. Low water levels can damage the pump - and you don't want that!