A Wall Water Feature to Match Your Decor
A Wall Water Feature to Match Your Decor You can find peace and quiet when you add a wall fountain in your garden or patio. You can have one custom-built to fit your requirements even if you have a minimum amount of space. Both the stand alone and mounted models must have a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump. Traditional, contemporary, antique, and Asian are just some of the styles from which you can consider.Normally quite big, freestanding wall fountains, also known as floor fountains, have their basins on the floor.
You can choose to put your wall-mounted feature on an existing wall or build it into a new wall.
Incorporating this kind of water feature into your landscape adds a cohesiveness to the look you want to achieve rather than making it seem as if the fountain was merely added later.
Keep Your Landscape Fountain Clean
Keep Your Landscape Fountain Clean Appropriate care and regular cleaning are important to the longevity of water fountains.
Leaves, twigs, and bugs often find their way into fountains, so it is essential to keep yours free from such things. On top of that, algae can be a problem, as sun hitting the water enables it to form easily. To prevent this, take vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or sea salt and add directly into the water. Another option is to mix bleach into the water, but this action can harm wild animals and so should really be avoided. Experts recommend that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough scouring every 3-4 months. First you must empty the water. Then use a soft cloth and gentle cleanser to scrub the inside. If there is detailed artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Make sure all the soap is properly cleaned off.
It is highly advised taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and eliminate any plankton or calcium. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it easier to clean. Build-up can be a big headache, so use mineral or rain water over tap water, when possible, to reduce this dilemma.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain daily and add water if you notice that the level is low. Permitting the water level to get too low can cause damage to the pump - and you certainly do not want that!