Modern Garden Decor: Large Outdoor Water Fountains and their Roots

Pure functionality was the original role of fountains. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains functioned using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Artists thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and celebrate the designer responsible for creating it. The main components used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. To show his prominence 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.

Urban fountains created at the end of the 19th century served only as decorative and celebratory adornments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

These days, fountains decorate public spaces and are used to pay tribute to individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

The Countless Types of Exterior Fountains

A eye-catching impact is made when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water up into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these incorporated without much hassle. You may have encountered one of these in a recreation area or an old estate.

Select a stylish wall fountain to put outside. Even with a smallish yard, it is possible to add one of these water features. Wall fountains make an understated impression, contrary to the big impact created by spouting fountains. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, goes down a wonderfully textured wall, before being collected at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Dependent on the style you have chosen for the garden, you could consider a themed fountain. A cherub holding a spout is one of the possible kinds of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to compliment a rustically themed cottage or garden. think about including something bolder and unique for a modern-day garden. Let your creativity run free to select the best option.

Tiered fountains are alluring because the water runs down multiple levels. Water streaming down multiple tiers of this water feature is the main attribute of a cascading fountain.

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

If you seek a feeling of serenity and calmness, install a Japanese fountain as these are believed to bring about such sensations. Bamboo sticks are utilized in this type of fountain to expel the water. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is positioned at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the pattern repeated over and over again.

Another type of fountain is made of glass. Providing a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. Gardens with a lot of sharp edges as well as modern shapes and designs are better for these types of water features. As the water flows over the top of the glass it produces a dazzling effect. Some fountains also include colored LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water cascades downwards. With water softly flowing down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of imitation rock, are a possible option for your garden.

The feature which distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain is a large rock drilled with holes where pipes can be inserted into its center. The bubbling and gurgling at the topmost part of this type of fountain are caused by the water being pushed upward at low pressure. Flowing towards the base of the fountain, the water comes back as a slow dribble down the sides of the rock. Gardens with limited space are good areas to include this style of fountain. The low pressure used in this sort of fountain inhibits water from being spattered about in case of a windy day.

The trend of installing solar powered fountains is becoming progressively 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 positive effects they have on our ecosystem. There is no need to choose a specific model of outdoor solar-powered fountain because of the wide variety of styles available on the market.

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