Installation and Maintenance of Large Outdoor Fountains

Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the needed information to install it properly. In the kit you will find all the needed essentials: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. Depending on its size, the basin can normally be hidden quite easily amongst the plants. Other than the regular cleaning, little servicing is required once your outdoor wall fountain is fitted.

Replenish and clean the water on a regular schedule. Leaves, branches or dirt are types of debris which should be cleared away quickly. Additonally, outdoor fountains should always be shielded from freezing temperatures in winter. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter season, relocate your pump indoors. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with the right maintenance and cleaning.

Select from Countless Exterior Wall Fountain Styles

Depending on your wishes, you can pick from mounted or freestanding models. Small, self-contained models can be hung on a wall are called mounted wall fountains. Fountains of this kind need to be light, therefore, they are typically made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass. Free-standing fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are of considerable size, have a basin located on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Generally made of cast stone, this type of water feature is not limited in weight.

Many qualified landscapers prefer custom-built fountains which can be incorporated into a brand-new wall or an existing one. Employing an expert mason is your best option to construct the basin and install the required plumbing. It is also essential to include a spout or fountain mask to build it into the wall. The cohesive look provided by custom-made wall fountains make them appear to be part of the landscape rather than an afterthought.

Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water supply, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Serving as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times utilized by Romans to beautify their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create smaller depictions of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the arrival points 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 ornamental. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to provide recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

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