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Where did Large Garden Fountains Come From?

From the onset, outdoor fountains were soley meant to serve as functional elements. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains had to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains functioned using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times used by Romans to decorate their fountains. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create smaller variations of the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exercise his power over nature. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the norm 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 ornamental. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.

These days, fountains adorn public spaces and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

Outdoor Water Features Come in Many Shapes and Sizes

A striking impact is made when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water up into the air. It is feasible to have one of these installed into an existent, large pond. These types of fountains are often found in parks or historical stately homes.

Wall fountains are an excellent example of outdoor wall features. These kinds of fountains make great water features even if you only have a small garden. Spouting fountains normally make quite an impact whereas wall features are more of an understated kind of water feature. It is simple undertaking wherein a small jet of water propels outwards in front of a beautifully textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Themed fountains are ideal when the design of your yard allows for them. A cherub holding a spout is one of the possible types of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to compliment a rustically themed cottage or garden. Modern gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more adventurous. Deciding what to do is entirely in your hands.

The main attribute of tiered fountains is the multiple levels spewing out water. Water streaming down multiple levels of this water feature is the main attribute of a cascading fountain.

The space required for an outdoor fountain can be considerable, therefore, a better alternative is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These types of water features are perfect for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are concealed underground.

Add a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a sense of tranquility. In this type of water feature the water passes through bamboo sticks. The cycle of water flowing into a rustic-styled recipient or a shaped stone repeats itself again and again.

Fountains composed of glass are another type on the market. Trellis-style fountains of this sort, feature molded metalwork which provides a more conventional look. Water features of this kind are an excellent alternative for gardens with many sharp edges as well as contemporary forms and design. A magnificent effect is produced when water flows down the sheets of glass. Some fountains also include colorful LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water flows downwards. With water softly running down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of imitation rock, are a viable option for your garden.

A large rock drilled with holes which then has tubes 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 thrust upward at low pressure. Downward flowing water appears as gentle dribble as it moves down the sides of the rock to go back to its base. This is yet another option for gardens with limited space. The low pressure used in this sort of fountain prevents water from being spattered about in case of a windy day.

Solar fountains have recently gained in popularity because they are powered by the sun. The reasons for this are varied, from the absence of wires and the reduced complexities to the lower power bills and the beneficial impact on our environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide range of designs to choose from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.