The Elegance of Simple Garden Decor: The Garden Wall Fountain

The most utilized materials used to manufacture garden wall fountains are stone and metal, despite the fact that they can be made out of any number of other materials. Identifying the style you wish for indicates the right material to use. It is best to shop for garden wall fountains which are easy to install, handmade and lightweight. Be sure that your water feature is manageable as far as maintenance is concerned. In general, most installations are straight forward because the only pieces which may require examination are the re-circulating pump and the hanging hardware whereas other kinds of setups can be a little more difficult. Little effort is needed to enliven your garden with these kinds of fountains.

The Origins Of Fountains

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the area. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water supply, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the designer. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often used by Romans to decorate their fountains. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exercise his power over nature. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains made to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard 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. The creation of special water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

Embellishing city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the purposes of modern-day fountains.

The Many Styles of Wall Fountains

Mounted and stand-alone fountains are obtainable on the market. Small, self-contained versions can be placed on a wall are known as mounted wall fountains. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are typically light so they can be easily hung. In large stand-alone fountains, otherwise known as wall fountains, the basin is located on the ground with the flat side positioned against a wall. Generally made of cast stone, this type of water feature is not restricted in weight.

Many qualified landscapers prefer custom-built fountains which can be incorporated into a brand-new wall or an existing one. A professional mason is necessary to install the water basin against the wall and correctly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be incorporated into the wall. A custom-made wall fountain blends into the landscape instead of standing out because it was a later addition, which contributes to a unified look.

Water Fountains Defined

Living spaces including big yards, yoga studios, comfortable verandas, apartment balconies, or office settings are great areas to add a water feature such as a garden wall fountain. The soothing sounds of trickling water from a fountain please the senses of sight and hearing of anyone nearby. The most important consideration is the pleasantly beautiful form they have which accentuates the decor of any room. The water’s comforting sounds contribute to a feeling of tranquility, drown out unwanted noises, and provide a delightful water display.