The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Fountains

No more than three-four months should go by without an extensive cleaning of a fountain. To start with you must remove the water. Then use a soft cloth and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. A helpful tip is to use a toothbrush if there are little hard-to-reach spots. Be sure to carefully rinse the interior of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.

Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and scrubbing the inside carefully. Soaking it in vinegar for a time will make it easier to wash. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain substances that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.

Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by looking at it every day - this will keep it in tip-top condition. Allowing the water level to get too low can cause damage to the pump - and you certainly don't want that!

Taking Care Of Outdoor Garden Fountains

Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the information needed to install it properly. A submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir, are provided in the kit. The basin, if it's not too large, can easily be hiddenin your garden among the plants. Once your wall fountain is in place, all that is required is consistent cleaning and some light maintenance.

Replace and clean the water on a regular schedule. Debris such as branches, leaves or dirt should be cleaned up quickly. Make sure that your outdoor wall fountain is shielded from freezing winter temperatures. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter months, relocate your pump indoors. The bottom line is that if you properly maintain and look after for your outdoor fountain, it will bring you joy for years to come.

Where did Landscape Fountains Come From?

Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move down or shoot high into the air. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and memorialize the artist. The main materials used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to extol their positions by including beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to bring recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

Modern-day fountains serve mostly as decoration for community spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational activities.