Where did Garden Water Fountains Come From?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow down or jet high into the air. 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 creating it. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create mini depictions of the gardens of paradise. Fountains played a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exercise his power over nature. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to exalt their positions by including beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Urban fountains built at the end of the nineteenth served only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Garden Water fountains

Every 3-4 months, garden fountains should have a good cleaning. Before you can start cleaning it you must empty out all of the water. Then use a soft cloth and gentle cleanser to scrub the inside. Feel free to use a toothbrush if helpful for any smaller crevasses. Do not leave any soap deposits in or on the fountain.

Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and cleaning the inside carefully. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it much less difficult to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain components that will collect inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.

One final trick for keeping your fountain in top working shape is to check the water level every day and make sure it is full. If the water level falls below the pump’s intake level, it can harm the pump and cause it to burn out - something you do not want to happen!

The Myriad Styles of Wall Fountains

The two types of fountains available to you are mounted and freestanding models. Small, self-contained models can be placed on a wall are called mounted wall fountains. Fountains of this kind need to be light, therefore, they are typically fabricated from resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass. Floor fountains are freestanding, big, and also have a basin on the ground as well as a flat side against the wall. There are no weight limits on these sorts of cast stone water features.

Custom-made fountains which can be integrated into a new or existing wall are often recommended by landscaping designers. Installing the basin against the wall and installing all the plumbing work requires a expert mason to do it properly. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be incorporated into the wall. A custom-made wall fountain blends into the landscape instead of standing out because it was a later addition, which contributes to a unified look.