Where did Garden Water Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs nearby. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water source, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the artist. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance 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 entered 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. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Modern fountains are used to adorn public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.

The Wide Array of Exterior Fountains

The splendor of a spouting fountain can be observed when it propels a stream of shooting water into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these incorporated without much trouble. You may have seen one of these in a park or an old estate.

Wall fountains are an great example of outdoor wall features. These kinds of fountains make great water features even if you only have a little garden. Wall fountains make an understated impression, contrary to the big effect produced by spouting fountains. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, flows down a beautifully textured wall, before being collected at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Themed fountains are perfect when the look of your yard allows for them. Consider a classic type of statue, such as a cherub supporting a spout, for the fountain if your residence or garden is rustic in style. think about installing something bolder and distinctive for a modern-day garden. Feel free to let your hair down and pick something interesting and audacious.

Tiered fountains are unique because the water flows down multiple levels. Cascading fountains is another term used to identify this type of fountain because water streams down multiple levels.

A significant amount of space is needed for an outdoor fountain, so another alternative is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These types of fountains are suitable for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are hidden underground.

Add a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a sense of peace. Bamboo sticks are utilized in this sort of fountain to expel the water. The cycle of water flowing into a rustic-styled recipient or a shaped stone repeats itself again and again.

Glass fountains make up another group of fountain. Producing a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. Water features of this type are a perfect alternative for gardens with many sharp edges as well as contemporary shapes and design. A magnificent effect is produced when water streams down the sheets of glass. Some fountains also include colorful LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water streams downwards. The jagged surface of rock waterfall fountain creates an appealing façade as the water softly flows downwards.

Bubbling rock fountains are large stones drilled with holes which are then filled with tubes in the middle. In this kind of fountain, water is forced upwards at low pressure to cause it to bubble and gurgle at the top. Downward flowing water appears as gentle trickle as it moves down the sides of the rock to return to its base. Gardens with little space are good areas to include this style of fountain. This sort of fountain, which uses low pressure to move water, is ideal because it prevents water from being sprayed around in windy weather.

Solar powered fountains have become more popular recently because they run on sunlight. The lack of cables, the decreased hassle in managing them, the lower energy bills, and the benefits to our ecosystem are just some of the motives for this increased interest. It is not necessary to settle on a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide variety of styles available on the market.