Outdoor Fountains Come in Lots of Shapes and Sizes

The flood of water sent shooting into the air by a spouting fountain is an impressive sight to see. If your pond is sufficiently big, it can be incorporated without difficulty. Parks and historical stately homes often have one these water features.

Choose a stylish wall fountain to put outside. Even with a small backyard, it is possible to add one of these water features. Whereas spouting fountains produce an impressive effect, wall fountains are rather understated water features. It is straightforward undertaking wherein a small jet of water propels outwards in front of a splendidly textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Putting in a fountain with a motif depends completely on the layout of your garden. If your bungalow or garden is styled in a rustic manner, you should think about including a classic type of statue, such as a seraph holding the spout, to your fountain. Something unique and bold could be an option for more modern gardens. Feel free to let your hair down and go with something interesting and intrepid.

Tiered fountains are alluring because the water flows down multiple levels. Water flows down multiple tiers in a cascading fountain.

The space necessary for an outdoor fountain can be extensive, therefore, a better solution is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs needed for these types of water features are hidden underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Japanese fountains are thought to impart a sense of tranquility and well-being. In this style of water feature the water runs through bamboo sticks. The repetition of water flowing into a bucket or shaped stone is one of the main attributes of this type of fountain.

Glass fountains make up another group of fountain. Creating a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. Gardens with numerous sharp edges as well as contemporary forms and designs are better for these sorts of water features. As the water flows over the surface of the glass it produces a dazzling effect. Some fountains also include colored LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water cascades downwards. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water softly cascading down its façade.

In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with openings and then filled in the center with tubes. In this type of fountain, water is forced upwards at low pressure to cause it to bubble and gurgle at the top. Water then flows as a delicate trickle down the sides of the rock to its base. Gardens with little space are good spots to include this style of fountain. To guarantee that water is not sprayed around if it starts to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best choice since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Solar powered fountains have become more popular recently since they run on sunlight. There are numerous reasons for this newly found interest such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a reduction in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. There is no need to settle on a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide range of designs found on the market.

The Many Construction Materials of Wall fountains

Today, many people favor copper for their sculptural garden fountains. Copper is common for both inside and outside use and is widely found in tabletop and cascade fountains, among others. Copper fountains also come in a wide array of styles - from fun and eccentric to modern and cutting-edge.

Also common, brass fountains often have a more old-fashioned look to them versus their copper counterpart. You will see a lot of brass fountains, as their interesting artwork makes them trendy even if they are on the more traditional side.

Of all the metals, stainless steel is viewed as the most modern -looking. If you choose a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice lift. As with all fountains, you can get any size you need.

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 lightweight and easier to move than metal. It is simple to clean and maintain a fiberglass water fountain, yet another reason they are common.