Installation and Maintenance of Large Outdoor Fountains

Generally, when you purchase an outdoor wall fountain, it will come in an easy-to-use kit that will include all the needed information to install it correctly. A submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir, are included in the kit. The basin can typically be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too big. Once your wall fountain is installed, all that is needed is regular cleaning and some light maintenance.

Replenishing and purifying the water on a regular basis is very important. It is important to quickly clear away debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Make sure that your outdoor wall fountain is protected from bitterly cold winter temperatures. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to eliminate any possible damage, like as cracking. The bottom line is that if you properly maintain and look after for your outdoor fountain, it will bring you joy for years to come.

Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from?

Pure practicality was the original purpose of fountains. 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 linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water source, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. Fountains enjoyed a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to exalt their positions by adding decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Beautifying city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the uses of modern-day fountains.

A Solar Garden Fountain

Running water fountains means that your use of electricity will increase and thus your monthly bill. The short-term perks may not be noticeable, but keep in mind that the increased value of your home will be later on.

The increased costs resulting from using more electricity is not the only factor, it also harms our eco-system. Solar powered water fountains get their energy directly from the sun thus making them the perfect “green” fountain. The use of solar energy to heat or cool your house is much better for our environment.

Less maintenance is a benefit of installing this kind of fountain. Since solar fountains don't have motors, they don't get clogged which leads to little cleaning. And less cleaning means more time to play!