Discover Peace with Garden Water Features

The Wide Array of Outdoor Fountains

Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains create a spectacular impression. Large, preexisting ponds can effortlessly be fitted with one of these. You can find these in public parks or old mansions.

Wall fountains are an great example of outdoor wall features. If you are eager to include a water feature, but are doubtful because you have a small yard, do not hesitate to incorporate one of these. Spouting fountains normally make quite an impact whereas wall features are more of a subtle kind of water feature. In a very simple process, the water spills out of a spout, trickles down a beautifully textured wall only to be pumped back to the top.

Your garden’s style dictates whether a themed fountain is best for you. A cherub holding a spout is one of the possible kinds of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to suit a rustically themed cottage or garden. Something unique and striking could be an alternative for more modern gardens. Just let your imagination to run loose.

Tiered fountains are unique because the water moves down multiple levels. Due to the water streaming down its various levels, these are also called cascading fountains.

Due to the fact that outdoor fountains can take up a lot of room, hang a wall fountain or a pondless fountain if the space you have is minimal. Since the reservoirs necessary for these kinds of fountains are hidden below the ground, you can make the most of the space at your disposal.

Install a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a feeling of peace. The water passes through bamboo sticks in this type of water feature. The cycle of water falling into a rustic-styled recipient or a molded stone repeats itself again and again.

One of the many styles of fountain around is the glass fountain. Creating a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. Gardens with a lot of sharp edges as well as contemporary shapes and designs are better for these sorts of water features. As the water flows over the top of the glass it produces a dazzling impact. LED lighting fixtures are also utilized in some fountains to flash color across the water as it flows downward on the glass sheet. Often made of imitation rock, stone waterfall fountains have water slowly trickling down its surface.

In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with openings and then filled in the middle with tubes. The bubbling and gurgling at the topmost part of this type of fountain are brought on by the water being thrust upward at low pressure. Flowing towards the base of the fountain, the water returns as a slow dribble down the sides of the rock. Little gardens are ideal for this kind of fountain. To guarantee 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.

Solar driven fountains have become more popular recently since they run on sunlight. The reasons for this are varied, from the lack of wires and the reduced complexities to the lower power bills and the beneficial impact on our environment. The numerous designs in outdoor solar-powered fountains signifies you will not have to compromise on style.

The Wide Range of Wall Fountains

Stand-alone wall fountains, commonly known as floor fountains, are relatively big and feature a basin on the ground.

You can decide to place your wall-mounted feature on an preexisting wall or build it into a new wall. The look of your landscape will seem more unified instead of disjointed when you install this style of fountain.

Where did Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water source, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Designers thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and honor the artist responsible for creating it. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

The end of the 19th century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity allowed fountains to bring recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

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