Dogs, Cats and Backyard Fountains
Dogs, Cats and Backyard Fountains House pets may be wary of a new water feature so make sure to take them into account before purchasing one.
A pet dog or cat could think that a freestanding fountain is a big pool or a drinking pond. Your pets will not be negatively affected if you add a wall fountain to your property. Your fountain may draw in 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 wish to purposely entice birds, however, putting in a birdbath is an ideal solution. Wall water fountains are great for indoor use as well if you want to avoid these issues. Dentists’ and doctors’ practices as well as manor homes are just a few of the areas where you can find these kinds of fountains.
Where did Large Garden Fountains Begin?
Where did Large Garden Fountains Begin? A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes. Pure practicality was the original role of fountains. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to provide drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains operated using 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. Acting as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome
The end of the 19th century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.
Modern fountains are used to adorn public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.