Keep Your Garden Fountain Clean
Keep Your Garden Fountain Clean
Proper care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. It is essential to clean it out and get rid of any debris or foreign elements that might have gotten into or onto it. Also, algae tends to build up anywhere natural light meets water. Stir hydrogen peroxide, sea salt, or vinegar into the water to avoid this particular problem. There are those who like to use bleach, but that is hazardous to any animals that might drink or bathe in the water - so should therefore be avoided. Every three-four months, garden fountains should have a good cleaning. First off you must empty the water. Once it is empty, scrub inside the reservoir with a gentle cleanser. If there are any small grooves, use a toothbrush to reach each and every spot. Do not leave any soap deposits in or on the fountain.
It is highly suggested taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. Soaking it in vinegar for a time will make it easier to wash. If you want to remove build-up in your fountain, use rain water or mineral water versus tap water, as these don’t contain any components that will stick to the inside of the pump.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain every day and add water if you see that the level is too low. If the water level slides below the pump’s intake level, it can hurt the pump and cause it to burn out - something you don't want to happen!
The Defining Characteristics of Classic Greek Sculpture
The Defining Characteristics of Classic Greek Sculpture The primitive Greeks manufactured the first freestanding statuary, an amazing achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Younger, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks were the subject matter of most of the statues, or kouros figures. The kouroi, regarded by the Greeks to represent beauty, had one foot stretched out of a fixed forward-facing pose and the male figurines were regularly undressed, with a strong, strong build. Around 650 BC, life-sized models of the kouroi began to be seen. A huge era of transformation for the Greeks, the Archaic period introduced about more forms of government, expressions of art, and a higher appreciation of people and cultures outside of Greece. Still, these clashes did little to hinder the progress of the Greek civilization.