The Myriad Reasons to Include a Fountain
The Myriad Reasons to Include a Fountain
The addition of a wall fountain or an outdoor garden fountain is an excellent way to adorn your yard or garden design. A myriad of present-day designers and fountain artisans have found ideas in the fountains and water features of the past. As such, integrating one of these to your interior is a superb way to connect it to the past. Among the many attributes of these beautiful garden water features is the water and moisture they release into the air which attracts birds and other wild life as well as helps to balance the ecosystem. For example, birds attracted by a fountain or birdbath can be helpful because they fend off bothersome flying insects. The area required for a cascading or spouting fountain is substantial, so a wall fountain is the perfect size for a small yard. There are two types of fountains to choose from including the freestanding model with a flat back and an attached basin set up against a fence or a wall in your yard, or the wall-mounted, self-contained version which is suspended directly on a wall. A fountain can be added to an existing wall if you include some type of fountain mask as well as a basin to collect the water below. It is best not to undertake this job on your own as professional plumbers and masons are best suited to do this type of work.
Keep Your Garden Wall Fountain Clean
Keep Your Garden Wall Fountain Clean It is essential to carefully maintain water fountains for them to function optimally. It is easy for foreign objects to find their way into outside fountains, so keeping it clean is vital. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can appear. Blend hydrogen peroxide, sea salt, or vinegar into the water to avoid this particular dilemma. Some people opt for pouring bleach into the water, but the problem is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided.A thorough cleaning every three-four months is recommended for garden fountains. To start with you must empty the water. When you have done this, scour inside the water reservoir with a mild detergent.
Feel free to use a toothbrush if necessary for any smaller crevasses. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the inside of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and cleaning the inside properly. To make it less strenuous, soak it in vinegar for a while before cleaning. 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 it every day - this will keep it in tip-top condition. Allowing the water to go below the pump’s intake level, can cause severe damage and even make the pump burn out - an undesired outcome!