An Intro to Herbs in Your Garden
An Intro to Herbs in Your Garden Herb gardening is a subject that many gardeners are drawn to.
Animals and Fountains
Animals and Fountains House pets may be wary of a new water feature so make sure to take them into consideration before getting one. Your pet dog could think that your freestanding fountain resembles a big pond to drink from or a pool in which to bathe. Consider installing a water element in your yard since it is a feature that will impact your much loved pets positively. Your fountain may attract birds who think it is a great place to cool down, so it is important to think about where you will place this type of water feature. If you want to purposely attract birds, however, installing a birdbath is a good solution. Wall water fountains are great for indoor use as well if you want to avoid these problems. Exclusive homes, in addition to dentist’ and doctors’ offices, often have such fountains on show.A Chronicle of Outdoor Garden Fountains
A Chronicle of Outdoor Garden Fountains Hundreds of classic Greek texts were translated into Latin under the authority of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. Beautifying Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the core of his objectives. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a damaged aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was restored starting in 1453. The ancient Roman custom of building an awe-inspiring commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was revived by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to build a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains found in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona were eventually supplied with water from the modified aqueduct he had rebuilt.Outdoor Wall Fountains: The Many Designs Available

Mounted and free-standing fountains are obtainable on the market. Small, self-contained versions can be placed on a wall are called mounted wall fountains. Ordinarily made of resin (to resemble stone) or fiber glass, these sorts of fountains are lightweight and easy to hang. Stand-alone fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are of considerable size, have a basin located on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Typically made of cast stone, these water features have no weight limitations.
Customized fountains which can be incorporated into a new or existing wall are often prescribed by landscaping designers. Installing the basin against the wall and installing all the plumbing work needs a expert mason to do it right. The wall will need to have a spout or fountain mask built into it. The cohesive look provided by custom-made wall fountains make them appear to be part of the scenery rather than an afterthought.