The Positive Benefits of installing a Fountain in Your Living Area

Spouting or cascading fountains are not the best alternative for a small backyard since they require a great deal of space. Either a stand-alone fountain with an even back and an attached basin placed against a fence or a wall, or a wall-mounted kind which is self-contained and hangs on a wall, are some of the options from which you can choose. Both a fountain mask located on the existing wall as well as a basin located at the bottom to collect the water are necessary if you wish to include a fountain. It is best not to attempt this job yourself as skilled plumbers and masons are more suitable to do this kind of work.

The Many Styles of Outdoor Fountains

A eye-catching impact is produced when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water up into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these incorporated without much hassle. You may have encountered one of these in a recreation area or an old estate.

Wall fountains are an perfect illustration of outdoor wall features. These kinds of fountains make excellent water features even if you only have a small garden. Wall fountains leave a subtle impression, contrary to the big effect created by spouting fountains. In this simple process. the water which is forced out of a small opening, moves down a beautifully textured wall and is then collected at the bottom before being pumped back to the top.

Your garden’s style dictates whether a themed fountain is best for you. Consider a classic type of statue, such as a cherub supporting a spout, for the fountain if your home or garden is rustic in style. Something special and bold could be an option for more modern gardens. Let your imagination run free to select the best option.

Water flows down several levels in a tiered fountain. Water runs down multiple tiers in a cascading fountain.

Due to the fact that outdoor fountains can take up a lot of room, hang a wall fountain or a pondless fountain if the space you have is limited. The reservoirs necessary for these kinds of fountains are buried underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Install a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a feeling of tranquility. Bamboo sticks are used in this sort of fountain to expel the water. The repetition of water pouring into a bucket or shaped stone is one of the main attributes of this type of fountain.

Glass fountains make up another category of fountain. Trellis-style fountains of this sort, feature molded metalwork which provides a more conventional look. However, this style of water feature is better suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as modern-day forms and design. The water produces a dazzling effect when it streams down the outside of the glass. Colored LED lights are also included in some fountains to illuminate the water as it progresses down the sheet of glass. Often made of imitation rock, stone waterfall fountains have water gently trickling down its surface.

A large rock drilled with openings which then has pipes inserted into it is what distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain. The bubbling and gurgling at the topmost part of this type of fountain are brought on by the water being pushed upward at low pressure. Flowing towards the base of the fountain, the water returns as a slow drizzle down the sides of the rock. Gardens with limited space are good places to include this style of fountain. The low pressure used in this sort of fountain inhibits water from being splashed about in case of a windy day.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are becoming increasingly trendy. There are numerous reasons for this newly found appeal such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a decrease in electricity bills, and the benefits to the environment. It is not necessary to choose a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide range of designs found on the market.

Where did Garden Water Fountains Come From?

Pure practicality was the original role of fountains. Residents of cities, townships and small towns used 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 move down or shoot high into the air. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. Fountains enjoyed a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains built to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby restricting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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