Keeping Your Garden Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Garden Fountain Tidy Water fountains will last a very long time with routine cleaning and maintenance.
A typical problem with fountains is that they tend to accumulate dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun comes in contact with still water, algae can appear. In order to prevent this, there are some common ingredients that can be added into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Some people opt for pouring bleach into the water, but the downside is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. No more than 3-4 months should really go by without an extensive cleansing of a fountain. Before you can start washing it you should empty out all of the water. Then use a soft towel and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. A helpful tip is to use a toothbrush if there are tiny hard-to-reach spots. Make sure all the soap is totally washed off.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and washing the inside properly. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it easier to wash. If you want to minimize build-up in your fountain, use rain water or mineral water versus tap water, as these don’t contain any ingredients that will stick to the inside of the pump.
And finally, make sure the water level is consistently full in order to keep your fountain running smoothly. Allowing the water level to get too low can result in damage to the pump - and you certainly don't want that!
Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Come From?
Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Come From? A fountain, an incredible piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also propel water high into the air for a noteworthy effect. The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Inhabitants of cities, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had 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 higher than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move downwards or shoot high into the air. Acting as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. To demonstrate his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to exalt the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.
Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Impressive water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.
Modern-day fountains serve mostly as decoration for community spaces, to honor individuals or events, and enhance entertainment and recreational gatherings.