Keeping Your Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Fountain Tidy Water fountains will last a very long time with routine cleaning and maintenance. It is important to clean it out and take out any debris or foreign elements that might have gotten into or onto it. On top of that, algae can be a challenge, as sunshine hitting the water allows it to form easily.
Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be mixed into the water to prevent this problem. Another option is to stir bleach into the water, but this action can hurt wild animals and so should really be avoided. Experts recommend that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough cleaning every 3-4 months. Prior to cleaning, all the water must be removed. Next use gentle and a soft sponge to clean the innner part of the reservoir. If there is detailed artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Do not leave any soap residue inside or on the fountain.
It is highly suggested taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. Soaking it in vinegar for a time will make it easier to scrub. Build-up can be a big problem, so use mineral or rain water over tap water, when possible, to reduce this dilemma.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain daily and add water if you notice that the level is too low. If the water level falls below the pump’s intake level, it can harm the pump and cause it to burn out - something you do not want to happen!
The Influence of the Norman Invasion on Anglo-Saxon Gardens
The Influence of the Norman Invasion on Anglo-Saxon Gardens Anglo-Saxons felt great changes to their day-to-day lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans.
The Normans were much better than the Anglo-Saxons at architecture and horticulture when they came into power. But the Normans had to pacify the overall territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Most often constructed upon windy peaks, castles were basic constructs that enabled their inhabitants to spend time and space to offensive and defensive strategies, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings generally added in only the most fecund, broad valleys. Tranquil pursuits such as gardening were out of place in these destitute citadels. The best example of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent today is Berkeley Castle. It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. A big terrace intended for strolling and as a way to stop enemies from mining under the walls runs about the building. A scenic bowling green, covered in grass and bordered by battlements clipped out of an ancient yew hedge, forms one of the terraces.