Keeping Your Large Garden Fountains Tidy
Keeping Your Large Garden Fountains Tidy
Every 3-4 months, garden fountains should undergo a serious cleaning. Before cleaning, all of the water must be taken out. Then use mild soap and a soft sponge to clean the interior of the reservoir. A useful tip is to use a toothbrush if there are small hard-to-reach spots. Make sure all the soap is completely cleaned off.
Some organisms and calcium deposits may get inside the pump, so it is advised to take it apart and clean it completely. Soaking it in vinegar for a while will make it easier to scrub. Build-up can be a big problem, so use mineral or rain water over tap water, when possible, to reduce this dilemma.
And finally, make sure the water level is consistently full in order to keep your fountain running optimally. Allowing the water to go below the pump’s intake level, can cause severe damage and even make the pump burn out - an undesired outcome!
Where did Fountains Begin?
Where did Fountains Begin? The amazing or decorative effect of a fountain is just one of the purposes it fulfills, as well as delivering drinking water and adding a decorative touch to your property.From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley there to serve as functional elements. Residents of cities, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains had to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains functioned using 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. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create mini depictions of the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains made to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.
Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby restricting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.
Modern-day fountains function mostly as decoration for community spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational gatherings.