The Vast Array of Exterior Fountains

Sending a stream of water shooting into the air, spouting fountains leave a dazzling impression. Sizable, preexisting ponds can effortlessly be fitted with one of these. You can find these in public parks or old mansions.

Pick a stylish wall fountain to put outdoors. Even with a smallish yard, it is possible to put in one of these water features. While spouting fountains produce an impressive effect, wall fountains are rather understated water features. In this simple process. the water which is pushed out of a small opening, moves down a beautifully textured wall and is then collected at the bottom before being pushed back to the top.

Dependent on the design you have chosen for the garden, you could contemplate a themed fountain. In a rustic themed bungalow or garden, a classical styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Something special and bold could be an option for more modern gardens. Just let your creativity to run loose.

Tiered fountains are charming because the water moves down multiple levels. 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 option is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs required for these types of fountains are buried underground which helps you better use your limited space.

If you seek a feeling of peacefulness and calmness, put in a Japanese fountain as these are believed to bring about such sensations. Bamboo sticks serve as the tubing from which water flows in these kinds of water features. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is situated at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the pattern repeated over and over again.

Another type of fountain is made of glass. A more conventional look is provided by trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. Gardens with numerous sharp edges as well as contemporary forms and designs are better for these types of water features. The water produces a stunning effect when it streams down the surface of the glass. LED lighting fixtures are also utilized in some fountains to flash color across the water as it flows down on the glass sheet. With water softly flowing down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of imitation rock, are a possible solution for your garden.

A large rock drilled with holes which then has pipes inserted into it is what differentiates a bubbling rock fountain. Low pressure is employed to push up the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. Water then flows as a delicate trickle down the sides of the rock to its base. This sort of fountain is ideally suited for small 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 becoming increasingly trendy. The advantages of using this type of solar powered fountain is the lack of cables, lowered difficulty in installing them, the decrease in electricity bills, and the beneficial effects they have on our ecosystem. Outdoor solar-powered fountains are available in countless varying styles, therefore, you will not have to settle on which one to purchase.

Where did Garden Water Fountains Begin?

From the onset, outdoor fountains were soley there to serve as functional elements. 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 to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher 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 often depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create smaller variations of the gardens of paradise. 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 built to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Urban fountains created at the end of the 19th century served only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the necessary drinking water. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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