Choose from all Types of Outdoor Water Features

A eye-catching impact is made when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water high into the air. Sizable, preexisting ponds can effortlessly be fitted with one of these. You may have seen one of these in a recreation area or an old estate.

Select a fashionable wall fountain to put outdoors. Even with a smallish yard, it is possible to add one of these water features. Whereas spouting fountains leave behind an impressive effect, wall fountains are rather understated water features. In this simple process. the water which is forced out of a small opening, flows down a beautifully textured wall and is then collected at the base before being pushed back to the top.

Themed fountains are ideal when the design of your garden allows for them. 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. think about including something bolder and distinctive for a modern-day garden. Let your mind run free to decide on the best option.

Water streams down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Water moves down multiple tiers in a cascading fountain.

A significant amount of space is necessary for an outdoor fountain, so another alternative is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. Put in one of these fountains if your space is limited since their reservoirs are hidden from sight below ground.

If you seek a feeling of serenity and calmness, install a Japanese fountain as these are considered to bring about such sensations. In this type of water feature the water flows through bamboo sticks. Water then flows into a container or a shaped stone, only to repeat the pattern over and over again.

One of the many styles of fountain around is the glass fountain. Producing a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. Water features of this kind are a perfect option for gardens with many sharp edges along with contemporary shapes and design. The flowing water forms a beautiful effect as it moves down the glass panels. In some cases, the water is colored by LED lights as it flows over the glass sheets. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water softly flowing down its façade.

The attribute which distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain is a large rock drilled with holes where pipes can be inserted into its middle. The bubbling and gurgling at the uppermost part of this type of fountain are caused by the water being pushed upward at low pressure. The water comes back gently trickling down the sides of the rock to get to its starting point. This type of fountain is ideally suitable for little gardens. This sort of fountain, which uses low pressure to move water, is ideal because it prevents water from being sprayed around in windy weather.

Solar fountains have recently gained in popularity because they are powered by sunlight. The lack of cables, the decreased hassle in dealing with them, the lower energy bills, and the benefits to our ecosystem are just some of the reasons for this increased interest. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide selection of designs to pick from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.

Where did Landscape Fountains Come From?

Pure functionality was the original role of fountains. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains functioned 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 not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often utilized by Romans to beautify their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic 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

Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for clean, 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 substituted by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

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