The Grace of Simple Garden Decor: The Outdoor Fountain

Any number of materials can be utilized to make garden wall fountains, but stone and metal are the most frequently used. You must know the style you are shooting for in order to decide on the best suited material. Garden wall fountains come in many models and sizes, therefore ensure that the style you decide to purchase is hand-crafted, easy to hang and lightweight. Moreover, be sure to buy a fountain which necessitates little maintenance. The re-circulating pump and hanging hardware are normally the only parts which need extra care in most installations, although there may be some cases in which the setup is a bit more complex. You can easily liven up your garden with these kinds of fountains.

The Benefits of Solar Powered Garden Water fountains

Beyond its visual charm, interior wall fountains can also serve to keep your house at a comfortable temperature. Employing the same methods used in air conditioners and swamp coolers, they are a great alternative to cool off your home. You can also save on your utility costs because they use less energy.

Fanning fresh, dry air across them is the most frequent method used to benefit from their cooling effect. Either your ceiling fan or air from a corner of the room can be used to improve circulation. Regardless of the method you use, ensure the air is flowing over the top of the water in a regular manner. Cool, crisp air is one of the natural byproducts of fountains and waterfalls. The sudden chill we feel is normal when we approach a large public fountain or a waterfall. Placing your fountain cooling system in a spot where it will be exposed to additional heat is not practical. Your cooling system will be less reliable if it is located in direct sunlight.

Pick from all Sorts of Outdoor Fountains

A dramatic impact is made when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water up into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much difficulty. These kinds of fountains are often seen in parks or historical manor homes.

Choose a stylish wall fountain to put outdoors. These kinds of fountains make excellent water features even if you only have a small garden. Wall fountains make an understated impression, contrary to the big impact created by spouting fountains. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, runs down a beautifully textured wall, before being received at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Themed fountains are ideal when the look of your garden allows for them. In a rustic themed bungalow or yard, a traditional styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Modern gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more audacious. Just allow your creativity to run loose.

The main characteristic of tiered fountains is the multiple levels spewing out water. Due to the water streaming down its multiple levels, these are also called cascading fountains.

A substantial amount of space is necessary for an outdoor fountain, so another option is to install 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.

If you seek a feeling of serenity and calmness, install a Japanese fountain as these are believed to bring about such sensations. The water moves through bamboo sticks in this kind of water feature. Water then streams into a container or a shaped stone, only to repeat the pattern over and over again.

One of the many styles of fountain available is the glass fountain. Creating a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. However, this style of water feature is better suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as contemporary forms and design. A wondrous effect is produced when water runs down the sheets of glass. Some fountains also include colorful LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water flows downwards. With water softly streaming down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of imitation rock, are a possible option for your garden.

In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with holes and then filled in the middle with tubes. Low pressure is used to push up the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. Water then flows as a gentle trickle down the sides of the rock to its base. Gardens with little space are good places to include this style of fountain. Water is moved at low pressure in this type of fountain, so you can rest assured that it will not spray all over should the wind pick up.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are becoming rapidly trendy. The advantages of using this type of solar powered fountain is the lack of cables, lowered difficulty in installing them, the decrease in electric bills, and the beneficial effects they have on our environment. The numerous designs in outdoor solar-run fountains means you will not have to compromise on style.

A Wall Water Feature to Suit Your Design

Normally quite large, freestanding wall fountains, also referred to as floor fountains, have their basins on the floor.

On the other hand, a water feature attached to a wall can be integrated onto an existing wall or built into a new wall. This style of fountain adds to a cohesive look making it seem as if it was part of the landscape instead of an added feature.