Where did Garden Water Fountains Begin?
Where did Garden Water Fountains Begin?
A fountain, an amazing piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also launch water high into the air for a noteworthy effect. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains operated using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the designer. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create mini variations of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by including beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.
Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. The introduction of special water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.
Nowadays, fountains adorn public spaces and are used to pay tribute to individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.
A Smaller Garden Space? You Can Have a Water Feature too!
A Smaller Garden Space? You Can Have a Water Feature too!
Since water causes a reflection, small spaces will appear bigger. Augmenting the reflective attributes of a fountain or water feature are possible by using dark materials. Use underwater lights, which come in many different designs and colors, to display your new feature at night. Eco-lights powered by sunlight can be used during the day whereas you can use lights to brighten your garden at night. Often utilized in natural therapies, they help to lessen anxiety and tension with their calming sounds. Water just blends into the greenery in your backyard. Your pond, artificial river, or fountain is the perfect feature to draw people’s attention. Small verandas or large gardens is the perfect place to install a water feature. Considerably improving the ambience is possible by placing it in the most suitable place and include the finest accompaniments.