Choose from all Types of Outdoor Fountains

A dramatic impact is produced when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water up into the air. Ample, existing ponds can easily be fitted with one of these. You can find these in community parks or old mansions.

One of the many examples of an outdoor water feature is a chic wall fountain. Even with a smallish backyard, it is possible to add one of these water features. Spouting fountains usually make quite an impact whereas wall features are more of a subtle kind of water feature. It is simple process wherein a small jet of water propels outwards in front of a splendidly textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Your garden’s style determines whether a themed fountain is right for you. A cherub holding a spout is one of the possible types of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to compliment a rustically themed cottage or garden. Something special and striking could be an alternative for more modern gardens. Deciding what to do is completely in your hands.

Water streams down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Cascading fountains is another expression used to identify this type of fountain because water flows down multiple levels.

A considerable amount of space is needed for an outdoor fountain, so another option is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs needed for these types of water features are buried underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Japanese fountains are believed to impart a sense of tranquility and well-being. Bamboo sticks serve as the tubing from which water flows in these kinds of water features. The cycle of water falling into a rustic-styled bucket or a molded stone repeats itself again and again.

One of the many styles of fountain available is the glass fountain. Providing a more classical look are trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. However, this type of water feature is better suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as contemporary forms and design. The flowing water produces a striking effect as it moves down the glass panels. Colored LED lights are also included in some fountains to illuminate the water as it moves down the sheet of glass. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water softly cascading down its façade.

Bubbling rock fountains are large rocks drilled with holes which are then filled with tubes in the middle. In this sort of fountain, water is forced upwards at low pressure to cause it to bubble and gurgle at the top. The water comes back gently trickling down the sides of the rock to reach its starting point. Small gardens are perfect for this kind of fountain. To ensure that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best choice since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Solar fountains have recently gained in appeal because they are powered by the sun. 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 environment. The wide-ranging designs in outdoor solar-powered fountains means you will not have to compromise on style.

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Modern Garden Decor: Fountains and their Beginnings

From the onset, outdoor fountains were simply meant to serve as functional elements. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. 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 source 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 artist 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. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create 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.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Contemporary fountains are used to adorn public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.

Installation and Maintenance of Large Outdoor Fountains

Everything you will require to correctly install your outdoor wall fountain is typically provided in easy-to-use kits. In the kit you will find all the needed essentials: a submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir. The basin can usually be hidden away among your garden plants if it is not too big. Other than the regular cleaning, little maintenance is required once your outdoor wall fountain is installed.

Replace and clean the water on a regular basis. It is important to promptly remove debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Furthermore, outdoor fountains should always be shielded from freezing temperatures during the winter months. Your pump may break when exposed to freezing water during the cold weather, 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 maintenance and cleaning.