The Countless Styles of Wall Water Fountains

The Countless Styles of Wall Water Fountains If you want to have a place to relax and add some flair to a small area such as a patio or courtyard, wall fountains are perfect because they do not take up much space. Countless Styles Wall Water Fountains 50581426015.jpg

Countless Styles Wall Water Fountains 50581426015.jpg

Traditional, antique, contemporary, or Asian are just a few of the styles you can choose from when looking for an outdoor wall fountain to your liking. It is possible to have one custom-made if you are not able to find a prefabricated fountain to suit you.

The two types of fountains available to you include mounted and stand-alone models. Small, self-contained versions can be hung on a wall are called mounted wall fountains. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are usually lightweight so they can be easily hung. Large-sized free-standing wall fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, have their basins positioned on the floor and a smooth side leaning on a wall. Normally made of cast stone, these water features have no weight restrictions.

Landscape professionals often recommend a individualized fountain for a brand new or existing wall. A expert mason is required to install the water basin against the wall and properly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. It is also vital to add a spout or fountain mask to build it into the wall. If you want a cohesive look for your garden, buy a customized wall fountain because it becomes part of the panorama rather than a later addition.

The Effect of the Norman Invasion on Anglo-Saxon Landscaping

The Effect of the Norman Invasion on Anglo-Saxon Landscaping The introduction of the Normans in the latter half of the 11th century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The talent of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and farming at the time of the conquest. Still, home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the rest of the population. Monasteries and castles served different purposes, so while monasteries were massive stone structures assembled in only the most productive, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the occupants focused on understanding offensive and defensive tactics. Gardening, a quiet occupation, was impracticable in these unproductive fortifications. Berkeley Castle is perhaps the most complete model in existence today of the early Anglo-Norman form of architecture. The keep is thought to date from the time of William the Conqueror. A big terrace meant for exercising and as a means to stop enemies from mining below the walls runs around the building. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an ancient yew hedge cut into the figure of crude battlements.