Backyard Elegance: Fountains

Backyard Elegance: Fountains Since garden water fountains are no longer hooked on a nearby pond, it is possible to place them close to a wall. Due to the myriad options available, it no longer necessary to contend with excavations, complcated installations or cleaning the pond. There is no plumbing work necessary with this kind of self-sufficient water feature. Regularly adding water is the only requirement. Remove the water from the basin and place fresh water in its place when you see that the spot is unclean. Backyard Elegance: Fountains 61103071.jpg

Outdoor wall features come in many different materials, but they are normally made of stone and metal. You must know the look you are shooting for in order to pick the best suited material. Garden wall fountains come in many shapes and sizes, therefore ensure that the style you decide to purchase is hand-crafted, easy to hang and lightweight. Be sure that your fountain is manageable as far as upkeep is concerned. In general, most installations are straight forward since the only pieces which may require examination are the re-circulating pump and the hanging hardware whereas other kinds of setups can be a bit more difficult. Little effort is needed to liven up your garden with these kinds of fountains.

The Origins of Contemporary Wall Fountains

The Origins of Contemporary Wall Fountains Himself a highly educated man, Pope Nicholas V headed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of ancient texts from their original Greek into Latin. It was imperative for him to beautify the city of Rome to make it worthy of being known as the capital of the Christian world. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a ruined aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was reconditioned starting in 1453. A mostra, a monumental celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to mark the point of entry of an aqueduct, was a tradition which was restored by Nicholas V. The present-day site of the Trevi Fountain was formerly occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and built by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. Changes and extensions, included in the repaired aqueduct, eventually provided the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.