Outdoor Wall Fountains: The Numerous Styles on the Market

Depending on your requirements, you can choose from mounted or freestanding types. Mounted wall fountains are small and self-contained variations which can be placed on a wall. Fountains of this type need to be lightweight, therefore, they are typically made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass. Floor fountains are freestanding, big, and also have a basin on the floor as well as a flat side against the wall. There are no weight restrictions on these kinds of cast stone water features.

Many qualified landscapers favor custom-built fountains which can be integrated into a brand-new wall or an existing one. Hiring an expert mason is your best option to build the basin and install the essential plumbing. The wall will need to have a spout or fountain mask built into it. A custom-made wall fountain blends into the landscape instead of standing out because it was a later addition, which adds to a unified appearance.

Where did Garden Water Fountains Originate from?

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs nearby. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. The main materials used by the Romans to create their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly depicting animals or heroes. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were intended to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to exalt the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for clean, 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 force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Modern-day fountains serve mostly as decoration for community spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational gatherings.