Outdoor Elegance: Fountains
Outdoor Elegance: Fountains Since garden water fountains are no longer dependent on a nearby pond, it is possible to place them close to a wall. Excavating, installing and maintaining a nearby pond are no longer needed. There is no plumbing necessary with this kind of self-sufficient water feature. Regularly adding water is the only requirement. Your pond should always have fresh water, so be sure to empty the bowl anytime it gets grimy. Stone and metal are most common elements used to make garden wall fountains even though they can be manufactured from other materials as well. You must know the look you are shooting for in order to select the best material. Outdoor wall fountains come in many forms and sizes, therefore ensure that the design you decide to buy is hand-crafted, easy to hang and lightweight. Having a water feature which requires minimal maintenance is important as well. Even though installing certain fountains can be challenging, the majority require little work because the only parts which demand special care are the re-circulating pump and the hardware to hang them. Little effort is needed to enliven your garden with these types of fountains.
Keeping Your Garden Fountain Clean
Keeping Your Garden Fountain Clean Adequate care and regular maintenance are important to the longevity of water fountains. It is easy for foreign objects to find their way into outside fountains, so keeping it clean is important. Another factor is that water that is subjected to sunlight is susceptible to growing algae.
In order to avoid this, there are some simple ingredients that can be poured into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. There are those who like to use bleach, but that is dangerous to any animals that might drink or bathe in the water - so should therefore be avoided. No more than 3-4 months should go by without an extensive cleaning of a fountain. Before you start cleaning, all of the water must be taken out. Then use a soft rag and gentle cleanser to scrub the inside. If there is intricate artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Any soap residue that remains on your fountain can harm it, so be sure it is all rinsed off.
Calcium and fresh water organisms could get inside the pump, so you should disassemble it to get it truly clean. Letting it soak in vinegar for a few hours first will make it alot easier to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain components that will accumulate inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by checking on it every day - this will keep it in tip-top condition. Low water levels can ruin the pump - and you don't want that!