Pets and Garden Fountains
Pets and Garden Fountains House pets may be dubious of a new water feature so make sure to take them into account before getting one. A pet dog or cat may think that a stand-alone fountain is a big pool or a drinking pond.
How Fountains can be Ideal for the Environment
How Fountains can be Ideal for the Environment
Constant running water fountains will most probably lead to a higher electric bill at the end of the month. Although short-term expenses might be more substantial than you had anticipated, don't forget that your home is increasing in value.
The increased prices resulting from using more electricity is not the only factor, it also harms our eco-system. Solar driven water fountains are a good option to becoming “green”. The use of solar energy to heat or cool your house is much better for our environment.
Less maintenance is a benefit of adding this kind of fountain. Clogs don't occur since there is no motor - which means less cleaning. And less cleaning means more time to enjoy yourself!
What Are Wall fountains Created From?
What Are Wall fountains Created From? Most contemporary garden fountains come in metal, although many other types exist. Those made from metals have clean lines and attractive sculptural elements, and are flexible enough to fit any budget and decor. It is very important that your landscape reflects the style of your residence.One of the more popular metals for sculptural garden fountains presently is copper. Copper is appropriate for many fountain styles, including tabletop and cascade water fountains, and can be placed either inside or outside - making it a great choice. Copper is also flexible enough that you can select a range of styles for your fountain, from contemporary to whimsical.
If you are drawn to more classic-looking water fountains, brass is probably the best option for you. Even though they are a bit old-fashioned, brass fountains are quite popular because they often include interesting artwork.
The most modern metal right now is probably stainless steel. For an instantaneous increase in the value and serenity of your garden, get one of the contemporary steel designs. As with any type of fountain, they are available in numerous sizes.
For people who want the appearance of a metal fountain but want a lighter weight and more affordable option, fiberglass is the answer. The cleaning of fiberglass water fountains is quite simple, so they have many benefits that people appreciate.
The Genesis Of Outdoor Fountains

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to supply potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up to the late 19th 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 shoot high into the air. Designers thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and celebrate the designer responsible for building it. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create smaller variations of the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.
Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for clean, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.
Beautifying city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the functions of modern-day fountains.