Discover Peace with Outdoor Water Features
Discover Peace with Outdoor Water Features
Your mood is positively influenced by having water in your yard. The sounds of a fountain are great to drown out the noise in your neighborhood or in the city where you live. This is a place where you can entertain yourself and enjoy nature. Bodies of water such as seas, oceans and rivers are commonly used in water therapies, as they are regarded as therapeutic. Create the ideal haven for your body and mind and get yourself a fountain or pond today!
Keeping Your Landscape Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Landscape Fountain Tidy It is important to carefully maintain water fountains for them to perform properly. Leaves, twigs, and insects very often find their way into fountains, so it is essential to keep yours free from such things. On top of that, algae can be a concern, because sun hitting the water permits it to form easily. To stay clear of this, there are some common ingredients that can be added into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Some people opt for putting bleach into the water, but the drawback is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. A complete cleaning every 3-4 months is best for garden fountains. The initial step is to empty out all of the water.
Next use mild soap and a soft sponge to clean inside the reservoir. If there is intricate artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Make sure all the soap is completely cleaned off.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and cleaning the inside thoroughly. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it much less difficult to wash. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain components that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain every day and add water if you see that the level is too low. Low water levels can ruin the pump - and you don't want that!