The Various Construction Materials of Large Garden Fountains

Today, a lot of people elect copper for their sculptural garden fountains. Copper is used in cascade and tabletop water fountains as well as various other styles, making it versatile enough for inside and outside fountains. Another advantage of copper fountains is they are versatile and come in a wide variety of styles.

Brass water fountains are also common, although they tend to have a more classic look than copper ones. Though not the most stylish, the creatures and sculptural features you find on fountains are commonly made of brass, thus making them very popular.

Arguably the most contemporary of all metals is stainless steel. If you select a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice lift. Just like other water features, they come in an array of sizes.

Fiberglass fountains are well liked because they look similar to metal but are more affordable and much easier to move around. Caring for a fiberglass water fountain is relatively easy, another benefit that consumers love.

Contemporary Garden Decor: Outdoor Fountains and their Beginnings

From the onset, 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, from aqueducts or springs in the vicinity. Used until the nineteenth 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 designer. Roman fountains often depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. To depict 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 supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. 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 arrived in the city of Rome

Since indoor plumbing became the standard 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 decorative. Impressive water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Nowadays, fountains adorn public spaces and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

Your Garden Fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service

The typical outdoor wall feature is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. In the kit you are going to find all the needed essentials: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin, if it's not too large, can easily be hiddenin your garden among the plants. Once installed, wall fountains typically only require some light maintenance and regular cleaning.

Replace and clean the water on a regular schedule. It is important to promptly get rid of debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. In addition, your outdoor wall fountain should not be exposed to freezing winter temperatures. If kept outdoors, your pump could crack as a result of frigid water, so bring it inside during the winter. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with proper upkeep and cleaning.