Contemporary Garden Decoration: Garden Fountains and their Roots

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. 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. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move down or shoot high into the air. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and memorialize the artist. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. To replicate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains made to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity enabled fountains to provide recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

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

Choose from all Sorts of Exterior Fountains

Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains leave a dazzling impression. It is doable to have one of these fitted into an existing, ample pond. Parks and historical stately homes often have one these water features.

Wall fountains are an great illustration of outdoor wall features. If you are keen on include a water feature, but are doubtful because you have a small yard, do not hesitate to incorporate one of these. Wall fountains are not flamboyant water features as compared to a spouting fountain. 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 pumped back to the top.

Your garden’s style dictates whether a themed fountain is best for you. Consider a classic type of statue, such as a cherub supporting a spout, for the fountain if your home or garden is rustic in style. Consider installing something bolder and distinctive for a modern-day garden. Feel free to let your hair down and choose something fun and audacious.

The central trait of tiered fountains is the multiple levels spewing out water. Water streaming down multiple levels of this water feature is the primary characteristic of a cascading fountain.

A considerable amount of space is needed for an outdoor fountain, so another alternative is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs necessary for these kinds of water features are buried underground which helps you better use your limited space.

If you seek a feeling of serenity and calmness, put in a Japanese fountain as these are thought to bring about such sensations. Bamboo sticks function as the piping from which water flows in these kinds of water features. The cycle of water flowing into a rustic-styled bucket or a shaped stone repeats itself again and again.

Fountains composed of glass are another type on the market. Providing a more classical appearance are trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. Water features of this kind are an excellent alternative for gardens with many sharp edges as well as contemporary forms and design. The flowing water creates a beautiful effect as it moves down the glass panels. Some fountains also include colored LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water streams downwards. With water softly flowing down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of fake rock, are a viable option for your garden.

Bubbling rock fountains are big rocks drilled with holes which are then filled with pipes in the center. The gurgles and bubbles at the top are the result of the low pressure used to propel the water upwards. Downward flowing water appears as soft dribble as it moves down the sides of the rock to go back to its base. This sort of fountain is ideally suitable for little gardens. Water is moved at low pressure in this type of fountain, so you can be assured knowing that it will not spray all over should the wind pick up.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are growing to be rapidly trendy. There are numerous reasons for this newly found appeal such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a reduction in electricity bills, and the benefits to the environment. The wide-ranging designs in outdoor solar-run fountains means you will not have to compromise on style.