The Genesis Of Outdoor Fountains

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains functioned using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the designer. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often used by Romans to decorate their fountains. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. Fountains enjoyed a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. To mark the entryway 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 entered the city of Rome

The end of the nineteenth century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Modern fountains are used to embellish community spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.

Installation and Maintenance of Garden Water fountains

The typical outdoor wall fountain is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. In the kit you will find all the needed essentials: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin can usually be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too big. Since outdoor wall fountains require little maintenance, the only thing left to do is clean it consistently.

Replenish and clean the water on a regular basis. Leaves, branches or dirt are examples of debris which should be cleared away quickly. Furthermore, outdoor fountains should always be shielded from freezing temperatures in winter. Your pump may break when subjected to freezing water during the winter, so it is best to bring it indoors to avoid any damage. All in all, an outdoor wall fountain can last for any number of years with proper servicing and cleaning.

What Makes Indoor Wall Water Features Perfect for You

In addition, convalescence is thought to go faster when interior water features are used in treatment. A number of ailments are thought to get better with their use, as such they are recommended by medical professionals and mental health therapists. PTSD patients as well as those struggling with severe sleeplessness are thought to feel better after listening to the calming, gentle trickle of water.

According to various reports, having an wall fountain inside your home may lead to a higher level of well-being and security. Human beings, as well as this planet, could not thrive without the sight and sound of water.

One of the two vital components in the art of feng- shui, water is considered to have life-changing effects. Harmonizing our interior environment so that it promotes relaxation and peace is one of the central precepts in feng-shui. We should include the element of water somewhere in our living area. A fountain should be placed near your front door or entrance to be most effective.

You and your family will no doubt benefit from the addition of a water wall in your home, whether it be a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding water feature or a customized one. Many reports state that a fountain positioned in a central living area makes people more cheerful, satisfied, and relaxed than those who do not have a fountain in the house.