Modern Garden Decoration: Outdoor Fountains and their Roots

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow down or shoot high into the air. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. The main components used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly depicting animals or heroes. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exercise his power over nature. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Urban fountains made at the end of the nineteenth served only as decorative and celebratory adornments since indoor plumbing provided the necessary drinking water. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity enabled fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

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

The Wide Array of Exterior Fountains

A striking impact is made when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water high into the air. Ample, existing ponds can easily be fitted with one of these. You can find these in community parks or old mansions.

Outdoor water features are available in varied forms, one of which is a fancy wall fountain. Such water features make for a fantastic addition to your yard even if it is small. Whereas spouting fountains produce an impressive effect, wall fountains are more understated water features. In this simple process. the water which is pushed out of a small opening, streams down a beautifully textured wall and is then collected at the bottom before being pushed back to the top.

Your garden’s style determines whether a themed fountain is right for you. A cherub holding a spout is one of the possible kinds of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to suit a rustically themed cottage or garden. think about including something bolder and distinctive for a contemporary garden. Choosing what to do is completely in your hands.

Water streams down several levels in a tiered fountain. Cascading fountains is another name used to identify this type of fountain because water moves down multiple levels.

The space required for an outdoor fountain can be extensive, therefore, a better solution is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs required for these types of water features are hidden underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Include a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a feeling of tranquility. The water flows through bamboo sticks in this type of water feature. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is situated at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the pattern repeated over and over again.

Fountains created from glass are another type on the market. Trellis-style fountains of this kind, showcase shaped metalwork which provides a more conventional look. Gardens with a lot of sharp edges as well as contemporary shapes and designs are better for these sorts of water features. A wondrous effect is created when water runs down the sheets of glass. Colored LED lights are also included in some fountains to illuminate the water as it moves down the sheet of glass. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) shows off water slowly flowing down its façade.

In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with holes and then filled in the middle with tubes. In this type of fountain, water is pushed upwards at low pressure to cause it to bubble and gurgle at the top. The water comes back gently trickling down the sides of the rock to get to its starting point. Gardens with little space are good spots to include this style of fountain. To ensure that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best choice since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are growing to be rapidly trendy. The reasons for this are varied, from the absence of wires and the reduced complexities to the lower power bills and the beneficial impact on our environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide array of designs to pick from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.

The Understated Charm of the Garden Wall Fountain

Wall elements are a good choice if the space you occupy is more modern in appearance. Also made in modern-day materials such as stainless steel or glass, they can add pizzazz to your interior decor. Is the floor space in your residence or business scarce? A wall water fountain is perhaps the best choice for you. You can save your limited space by hanging one on a wall. These types of fountains are particularly prevalent in bustling office buildings. Inside spaces are not the only places to hang a wall fountain, however. Fiberglass and resin are good materials to use for outside wall water features. Back yards, porches, or other outdoor spaces needing a stylish touch should include a water fountain made of one of these waterproof materials.

There is wide range of distinctive styles in wall fountains running from the modern to classic and rustic. You can choose the best style based upon your personal tastes. The materials used to decorate a mountain lodge differ from that needed to beautify a high-rise apartment, the former perhaps requiring slate and the latter better served with sleek glass. It is up to you to pick the best material for you. No doubt however, fountains are sure to add to your quality of life and wow your guests.

Caring For Fountains

Most outdoor wall fountains are available in "for-dummies" style kits that will provide you all you need to properly install it. The kit includes a submersible pump, hoses as well as the basin, or reservoir. If the size is appropriate, the basin can be concealed amongst your garden plants. Other than the regular cleaning, little upkeep is required once your outdoor wall fountain is installed.

Replenish and clean the water on a regular schedule. Rubbish such as twigs, leaves or dirt should be cleaned up quickly. Protecting your outdoor wall fountain from the cold winter climate is vital. Your pump may split when subjected to freezing water during the winter, so it is best to bring it indoors to avoid any damage. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with proper upkeep and cleaning.