The Broad Range of Wall Fountains

With its basin laid on the ground, freestanding wall fountains, or floor fountains, are generally quite large in size.

You can decide to place your wall-mounted fountain on an existing wall or build it into a new wall. This type of fountain contributes to a cohesive look making it seem as if it was part of the landscape instead of an added feature.

The Origins Of Garden Fountains

Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Serving as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create mini variations of the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

Decorating city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the uses of modern-day fountains.

The Wide Array of Exterior Water Features

The splendor of a spouting fountain can be seen when it sends a stream of shooting water into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these incorporated without much trouble. Parks and historical mansions often have one these water features.

Choose a stylish wall fountain to put outdoors. These types of fountains make excellent water features even if you only have a small garden. Wall fountains leave an understated impression, contrary to the big effect created by spouting fountains. In this simple process. the water which is pushed out of a small opening, streams down a beautifully textured wall and is then collected at the bottom before being pushed back to the top.

Themed fountains are ideal when the look of your garden 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. On the other hand, a more modern yard can include more of a bold design. Deciding what to do is totally in your hands.

The central trait of tiered fountains is the numerous levels spewing out water. Water runs down multiple tiers in a cascading fountain.

Since outdoor fountains require ample space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs required for these kinds of fountains are hidden underground which helps you better use your limited space.

If you seek a feeling of peacefulness and calmness, put in a Japanese fountain as these are believed to bring about such sensations. Bamboo sticks are used in this type of fountain to expel the water. Water then streams into a recipient or a shaped stone, only to repeat the cycle over and over again.

Glass fountains make up a different category of fountain. Providing a more classical appearance are trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. Water features of this type are an excellent alternative for gardens with many sharp edges along with contemporary shapes and design. The water produces a spectacular effect when it runs down the surface of the glass. In some instances, the water is colored by LED lights as it flows down the glass panels. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) shows off water softly cascading down its façade.

The feature which distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain is a large rock drilled with holes where pipes can be inserted into its center. In this sort of fountain, water is forced upwards at low pressure to cause it to bubble and gurgle at the top. Water then streams as a delicate trickle down the sides of the rock to its base. This is yet another option for gardens with restricted space. To guarantee that water is not sprayed around if it starts to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best option since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are growing to be rapidly trendy. The advantages of using this type of solar powered fountain is the lack of cables, lowered difficulty in installing them, the decrease in electricity bills, and the favorable effects they have on our environment. It is not necessary to settle on a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide range of designs available on the market.