Contemporary Garden Decoration: Outdoor Fountains and their Roots
Contemporary Garden Decoration: Outdoor Fountains and their Roots The dramatic or ornamental effect of a fountain is just one of the purposes it fulfills, as well as delivering drinking water and adding a decorative touch to your property.The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical.
Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains operated using the force of 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. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome
Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for clean, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity allowed fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.
Modern fountains are used to embellish community spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.
Setting Up and Maintaining Outdoor Water fountains
Setting Up and Maintaining Outdoor Water fountains Setting up an outdoor wall fountain demands that you bear in mind the dimensions of the space where you are going to put it. In order to hold up its total weight, a solid wall is needed. Note that small areas or walls will need to have a lightweight fountain. In order to run the fountain, an electric powered socket will need to be nearby. There are many different styles of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step directions. Most outdoor wall fountains come in "for-dummies" style kits that will give you all you need to properly install it.
The kit will include a submersible pump, the hoses and basin (or reservoir). Depending on its size, the basin can typically be hidden quite easily amongst the plants. Once your wall fountain is installed, all that is needed is consistent cleaning and some light maintenance.
Change the water frequently so it is always clean. Debris such as twigs, leaves or dirt should be cleaned up quickly. Extremely cold temperatures can affect your outdoor wall fountain so be sure to protect it during the winter months. Your pump may crack when exposed to freezing water during the cold weather, so it is best to bring it indoors to avoid any damage. The bottom line is that if you properly maintain and care for your outdoor fountain, it will bring you joy for years to come.