Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest
Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest The advent of the Normans in the latter half of the eleventh century greatly modified The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. Architecture and horticulture were abilities that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation.
However the Normans had to pacify the whole territory before they could focus on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Castles were more standard designs and often constructed on blustery hills, where their tenants spent both time and space to exercising offense and defense, while monasteries were major stone buildings, regularly positioned in the widest, most fertile hollows. Gardening, a peaceful occupation, was impracticable in these unproductive fortifications. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is symbolized in Berkeley Castle, which is perhaps the most unscathed sample we have. It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. A monumental terrace serves as a deterrent to intruders who would try to mine the walls of the building. A picturesque bowling green, enveloped in grass and surrounded by battlements clipped out of an ancient yew hedge, forms one of the terraces.
Setting Up and Maintaining Landscape Fountains
Setting Up and Maintaining Landscape Fountains
A very important first step is to consider the proportions of the outdoor wall fountain with regards to the area you have available for it. It will require a solid wall to support its total weight. So spaces or walls which are smaller in size will most probably require something lightweight. An electric socket close to the fountain is required to power the fountain. There are many different styles of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step instructions. Most outdoor wall fountains come in "for-dummies" style kits that will provide you everything you need to properly install it. The kit provides a submersible pump, hoses as well as the basin, or reservoir. The basin, if it's not too big, can easily be hiddenin your garden among the plants. Other than the regular cleaning, little upkeep is required once your outdoor wall fountain is fitted.
Replenishing and purifying the water on a regular basis is very important. It is important to promptly get rid of debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Excessively cold temperatures can affect your outdoor wall fountain so be sure to protect it during the winter months. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter months, move your pump inside. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with the right upkeep and care.