The Wide Array of Wall Fountains

Normally quite large, freestanding wall fountains, also referred to as floor fountains, have their basins on the floor.

A stand-alone water feature can either be integrated onto a wall already in existence or fitted into a wall under construction. 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.

Contemporary Garden Decor: Large Outdoor Water Fountains and their Beginnings

Pure practicality was the original role of fountains. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Artists thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and celebrate the artist responsible for building it. Roman fountains often depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a considerable role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. To mark the entrance 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 arrived in 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 substituted by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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

Exterior Fountains Come in Lots of Shapes and Sizes

Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains create a striking impression. Ample, preexisting ponds can effortlessly be fitted with one of these. You may have seen one of these in a park or an old estate.

Outdoor water features come in different shapes and sizes, one of which is a chic wall fountain. Even with a small backyard, it is possible to put in one of these water features. Spouting fountains normally make quite an impact whereas wall features are more of an understated kind of water feature. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, flows down a beautifully textured wall, before being recovered at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Your garden’s style dictates whether a themed fountain is right for you. If your cottage or garden is styled in a rustic manner, you should think about including a classic type of statue, such as a seraph holding the spout, to your fountain. Modern gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more audacious. Just let your imagination to run loose.

Water flows down several levels in a tiered fountain. Cascading fountains is another name used to identify this type of fountain because water moves down multiple levels.

Since external fountains occupy ample space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These types of fountains are ideal for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are buried underground.

If you seek a feeling of peacefulness and calmness, put in a Japanese fountain as these are considered to bring about such sensations. The water passes through bamboo sticks in this kind of water feature. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is placed at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the cycle repeated over and over again.

Fountains created from glass are another type available. Producing a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. However, this type of water feature is better suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as modern-day forms and design. A wondrous effect is created when water runs down the sheets of glass. LED lights are also utilized in some fountains to flash color across the water as it flows downward on the glass sheet. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) shows off water slowly cascading down its façade.

Bubbling rock fountains are big rocks drilled with holes which are then filled with tubes in the middle. The bubbling and gurgling at the topmost part of this type of fountain are caused by the water being thrust upward at low pressure. Downward flowing water appears as soft dribble as it moves down the sides of the rock to return to its base. Gardens with limited space are good areas to include this style of fountain. To ensure that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best option since it only uses low pressure to move water.

The trend of setting up solar powered fountains is becoming increasingly widespread. 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 beneficial effects they have on our ecosystem. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide selection of designs to choose from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.

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Your Landscape Fountain: Maintenance & Routine Service

All you will require to properly install your outdoor wall fountain is typically provided in easy-to-use kits. The kit includes a submersible pump, hoses as well as the basin, or reservoir. The basin can usually be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too big. Since outdoor wall fountains need little care, the only thing left to do is clean it regularly.

It is essential to replenish the water consistently so that it stays clean. Remember to get rid of debris like leaves, twigs or dirt as fast as possible. Safeguarding your outdoor wall fountain from the cold winter temperatures is vital. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to prevent any possible damage, such as cracking. Simply put, your outdoor fountain will be around for many years to come with the proper care and maintenance.