Exterior Water Features Come in Many Forms and Sizes
Exterior Water Features Come in Many Forms and Sizes
A dramatic impact is made when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water up into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much hassle. You can find these in public parks or old mansions.
Wall fountains are an perfect example of outdoor wall features. These kinds of fountains make great water features even if you only have a small garden. Wall fountains are not flashy water features as compared to a spouting fountain. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, flows down a beautifully textured wall, before being collected at the bottom and returned to the top once again.
Putting in a fountain with a motif depends completely on the style of your garden. 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. Something unique and striking could be an alternative for more modern gardens. Let your creativity run free to decide on the best option.
The main trait of tiered fountains is the numerous levels spewing out water. Due to the water streaming down its multiple levels, these are also called cascading fountains.
Since outdoor fountains occupy a great deal of space, consider putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. Since the reservoirs required for these kinds of fountains are hidden underground, you can make the most of the room at your disposal.
Add a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a feeling of relaxation. Bamboo sticks function as the piping from which water flows in these kinds of water features. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is positioned at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the cycle repeated over and over again.
An additional type of fountain is made of glass. Trellis-style fountains of this sort, feature molded metalwork which provides a more conventional look. Water features such as these are best suited to yards with many sharp corners as well as modern forms and designs. The water produces a stunning effect when it runs down the outside of the glass. Some fountains also include colorful LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water cascades downwards. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water gently flowing down its façade.
The feature which distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain is a large rock drilled with holes where pipes can be inserted into its middle. Low pressure is used to push up the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. The water returns gently trickling down the sides of the rock to reach its starting point. This is yet another possibility for gardens with restricted space. To guarantee that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best option since it only uses low pressure to move water.
Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are growing to be increasingly trendy. The reasons for this are varied, from the lack of wires and the reduced complexities to the lower power bills and the beneficial effects on our environment. There is no need to settle on a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide variety of styles found on the market.