Where did Garden Water Fountains Come From?

Pure practicality was the original purpose of fountains. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the area. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains functioned using gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Acting as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times used by Romans to beautify their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

The end of the nineteenth century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

Modern fountains are used to adorn community spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.

The Countless Kinds of Exterior Fountains

The beauty of a spouting fountain can be observed when it propels a stream of shooting water into the air. It is feasible to have one of these installed into an existent, ample pond. These types of fountains are often seen in parks or historical stately homes.

Choose a stylish wall fountain to put outside. These kinds of fountains make excellent water features even if you only have a small garden. Spouting fountains normally make quite an impact whereas wall features are more of an understated type of water feature. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, goes down a wonderfully textured wall, before being recovered at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Installing a fountain with a theme depends totally on the layout of your garden. Consider a classic type of statue, such as a cherub supporting a spout, for the fountain if your residence or garden is rustic in style. Something special and bold could be an option for more modern gardens. Let your imagination run free to select the best option.

Water spills down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Cascading fountains is another name used to identify this type of fountain because water streams down multiple levels.

Since outdoor fountains require ample space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. Install one of these fountains if your space is limited since their reservoirs are hidden from sight below ground.

Japanese fountains are thought to impart a feeling of tranquility and wellness. Bamboo sticks function as the piping from which water flows in these kinds of water features. The cycle of water falling into a rustic-styled recipient or a molded stone repeats itself again and again.

Fountains composed of glass are another type available. Featuring shaped metalwork, trellis-style fountains of this type have a more traditional feel. However, this type of water feature is better suited to backyard gardens with many sharp corners as well as modern-day forms and design. As the water moves over the surface of the glass it produces a dazzling effect. In some cases, the water is colored by LED lights as it flows over the glass sheets. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water softly cascading down its façade.

A large rock drilled with holes which then has tubes inserted into it is what differentiates a bubbling rock fountain. Low pressure is employed to spout out the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. The water comes back gently dripping down the sides of the rock to get to its starting point. Gardens with limited space are good areas to include this style of fountain. To guarantee that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best choice since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Solar powered fountains have become more fashionable recently because they run on sunlight. There are numerous reasons for this newly found interest such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a reduction in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. Outdoor solar-powered fountains are available in a multitude of different styles, therefore, you will not have to compromise on which one to purchase.