Where did Large Garden Fountains Come From?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. 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. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the artist. The main components used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly depicting animals or heroes. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create mini variations of the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. To mark the entrance 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 arrived in the city of Rome

Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. The creation of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

Beautifying city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the uses of modern-day fountains.

Your Garden: A Great Spot for a Wall Fountain

Spouting or cascading fountains are not the best choice for a small garden since they need a great deal of space. You can choose to put in a stand-alone fountain with a flat back and an connected basin propped against a fence or wall in your backyard, or a wall-mounted type which is self-contained and suspended from a wall. Adding a fountain to an existing wall requires that you add a fountain mask as well as a basin at the base to gather the water. Be sure to hire a professional for this type of job since it is better not to do it yourself due to the intricate plumbing and masonry work needed.

The Wide Range of Outdoor Fountains

Sending a stream of water shooting into the air, spouting fountains leave a dazzling impression. Large, existing ponds can have one of these incorporated without much difficulty. These kinds of fountains are often found in parks or historical manor homes.

Wall fountains are an excellent illustration of outdoor wall features. Even with a smallish backyard, it is feasible to put in one of these water features. While spouting fountains leave behind an impressive effect, wall fountains are rather understated water features. It is straightforward process wherein a small jet of water pours outwards in front of a splendidly textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Your garden’s style determines whether a themed fountain is suitable for you. In a rustic themed bungalow or yard, a traditional styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Something special and bold could be an alternative for more modern gardens. Feel free to let your hair down and choose something interesting and intrepid.

The primary attribute of a multi-tiered fountain is that water flows from a variety of different levels. Cascading fountains is another term used to identify this type of fountain because water moves down multiple levels.

The space needed for an outdoor fountain can be extensive, therefore, a better alternative is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These types of fountains are perfect for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are concealed underground.

If you seek a feeling of serenity and calmness, put in a Japanese fountain as these are considered to bring about such sensations. Bamboo sticks are used in this sort of fountain to expel the water. The repetition of water flowing into a bucket or shaped stone is one of the main attributes of this sort of fountain.

Glass fountains make up a different category of fountain. A more traditional look is provided by trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. However, this style of water feature is better suited to backyard gardens with many sharp corners as well as contemporary forms and design. The flowing water creates a beautiful effect as it moves down the glass panels. 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 flowing down its façade.

Bubbling rock fountains are big stones drilled with holes which are then filled with pipes in the middle. Low pressure is used to push up the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. Flowing towards the base of the fountain, the water comes back as a slow drizzle down the sides of the rock. This sort of fountain is perfectly suitable for small gardens. This sort of fountain, which uses low pressure to move water, is suitable because it prevents water from being sprayed around in breezy weather.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are growing to be rapidly trendy. There are numerous reasons for this newly found interest such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a decrease in electricity bills, and the benefits to the environment. The varied designs in outdoor solar-run fountains means you will not have to compromise on style.