Your Large Garden Fountains: Upkeep & Routine Service
Your Large Garden Fountains: Upkeep & Routine Service A very important first step is to think about the size of the outdoor wall fountain with regards to the area you have available for it.
It is essential that the wall where you are going to hang it is sturdy enough to support its load. So spaces or walls which are smaller in size will most likely require something lightweight. In order for the fountain to have power, a nearby electrical plug is needed. There are many different models of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step directions. Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the information needed to install it properly. A submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir, are provided in the kit. The basin, if it's not too big, can easily be hiddenin your garden among the plants. Once your wall fountain is installed, all that is required is regular cleaning and some light maintenance.
Replenishing and cleaning the water on a regular basis is very important. It is important to quickly remove debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Protecting your outdoor wall fountain from the freezing winter temperatures is vital. Your pump may crack when subjected to freezing water during the wintertime, so it is best to bring it indoors to prevent any damage. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with the right maintenance and care.
Bernini: The Master of Italy's Most Impressive Fountains
Bernini: The Master of Italy's Most Impressive Fountains
Bernini's earliest water fountain, named Barcaccia, is a breath taking work of art seen at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. This spot is still filled with Roman locals and tourists who like to exchanging gossip or going over the day's news. The streets neighboring his fountain have come to be one of the city’s most fashionable gathering places, something which would certainly have pleased Bernini himself. The master's first fountain of his professional life was built at around 1630 at the request of Pope Urbano VIII. A massive ship slowly sinking into the Mediterranean is the fountain's central theme. Period writings dating back to the 16th century show that the fountain was constructed as a monument to those who lost their lives in the great flooding of the Tevere. Absenting himself from Italy only once in his life for a prolonged time period, in 1665 Bernini traveled to France.