What Are Landscape Fountains Manufactured From?

A popular choice today is copper, and it is used in the crafting of many sculptural garden fountains. Copper is common for both inside and outside use and is widely found in tabletop and cascade fountains, among others. Copper is also versatile enough that you can choose a range of styles for your fountain, from contemporary to whimsical.

Brass water fountains are also popular, though they tend to have a more conventional look than copper ones. You will see a lot of brass fountains, as their interesting artwork makes them trendy even if they are on the more traditional side.

Arguably the most cutting-edge of all metals is stainless steel. If you pick a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice lift. As with most fountains, they are available in many sizes.

Fiberglass is a popular material for fountains because you can get the look and feel of metal at a much lower price, and it is lighter and easier to move than metal. Keeping a fiberglass water fountain clean and working correctly is quite easy, another aspect consumers love.

Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Begin?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow downwards or jet high into the air. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. To replicate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby restricting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

Modern-day fountains function mostly as decoration for public spaces, to honor individuals or events, and enhance entertainment and recreational gatherings.

The Grace of Simple Garden Decor: The Wall fountain

Garden wall features come in many different materials, but they are normally made of stone and metal. Knowing the style you wish for shows the best material to use. The best designs for your outdoor wall fountain are those which are hand-crafted, simple to put up and not too big to hang. Owning a water feature which requires little maintenance is important as well. While there may be some instances in which the setup needs a bit more care, generally the majority require a minimal amount of work to install since the only two parts which call for scrutiny are the re-circulating pump and the hanging equipment. You can effortlessly perk up your outdoor area with these types of fountains.