The Source of Today's Garden Fountains
The Source of Today's Garden Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classic Greek documents into Latin. Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the center of his ambitions. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent restoration at the behest of the Pope. Building a mostra, a grandiose celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. At the bidding of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti began the construction of a wall fountain in the spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain as well as the acclaimed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
Your Garden Fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service
Your Garden Fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service An important facet to consider is the size of the outdoor wall fountain in respect to the space in which you are going to mount it.
It will require a solid wall to support its total weight. So areas or walls which are smaller in size will most probably require something lightweight. You will need to have an electrical socket in proximity to the fountain so it can be powered. Whatever the style of outdoor wall fountain you choose, they generally come with simple to follow, step-by-step instructions. The typical outdoor wall fountain is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. The kit includes a submersible pump, hoses as well as the basin, or reservoir. The basin can typically be hidden away among your garden plants if it is not too big. Once installed, wall fountains typically only require some light maintenance and regular cleaning.
Replenishing and purifying the water on a routine basis is very important. Leaves, branches or dirt are examples of debris which should be cleared away quickly. In addition, your outdoor wall fountain should not be subjected to freezing winter weather. If kept outdoors, your pump could break as a result of freezing water, so bring it inside during the winter. To sum up, your outdoor wall fountain will continue to be an amazing add-on to your garden if you keep it well cared for and well maintained.