The Origins Of Wall Fountains

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the vicinity. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome

Urban fountains created at the end of the 19th century functioned only as decorative and celebratory adornments since indoor plumbing provided the necessary drinking water. Impressive water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Modern-day fountains serve mostly as decoration for community spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational gatherings.

Keep Your Outdoor Garden Fountain Tidy

Experts suggest that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough cleaning every three-four months. Before you can start cleaning it you must drain out all of the water. When it is empty, wash inside the reservoir with a gentle cleanser. Feel free to use a toothbrush if necessary for any smaller crevasses. Any soap residue left on your fountain can damage it, so be sure it is all rinsed off.

It is highly recommended taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. To make it less difficult, soak it in vinegar for several hours before cleaning. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain ingredients that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.

Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by checking on it every day - this will keep it in tip-top shape. Low water levels can ruin the pump - and you don't want that!

The Various Construction Materials of Outdoor Garden Fountains

One of the most common metals for sculptural garden fountains presently is copper. Copper fountains are the best choice because they are perfect for the inside and outside. If you decide to go with copper, your fountain can be any style from fun and whimsical to contemporary.

Also popular, brass fountains often have a more old-fashioned style to them versus their copper counterpart. Brass fountains are commonly designed with intriguing artwork, so they are popular even if they are a bit conventional.

Most consumers today see stainless steel as the most modern alternative. A contemporary steel design will quickly increase the value of your garden as well as the feeling of peacefulness. As with all fountains, you can find any size you need.

Fiberglass fountains are popular because they look similar to metal but are more affordable and much less difficult to move around. Keeping a fiberglass water fountain clean and working correctly is quite easy, another aspect consumers like.