"Old School" Garden Fountain Designers

Choose from all Kinds of Outdoor Fountains

Sending a stream of water shooting into the air, spouting fountains create a striking impression. It is doable to have one of these fitted into an existing, ample pond. You may have encountered one of these in a park or an old estate.

Outdoor water features are available in a variety of forms, one of which is a chic wall fountain. Even with a small backyard, it is possible to put in one of these water features. Whereas spouting fountains produce an impressive effect, wall fountains are more understated water features. It is simple process wherein a small jet of water pours outwards in front of a splendidly textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Your garden’s style determines whether a themed fountain is suitable for you. In a rustic themed cottage or garden, a classical styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. On the other hand, a more contemporary yard can include more of a bold design. Deciding what to do is totally in your hands.

Water spills down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Water flowing down multiple tiers of this water feature is the primary attribute of a cascading fountain.

Due to the fact that outdoor fountains can take up a lot of space, put up a wall fountain or a pondless fountain if the space you have is limited. The reservoirs necessary for these types of water features are concealed underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Include a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a sense of relaxation. In this model of water feature the water passes through bamboo sticks. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is positioned at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the cycle repeated over and over again.

Fountains made of glass are another type on the market. A more traditional look is provided by trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. However, this style of water feature is better suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as modern-day forms and design. The water produces a dazzling effect when it streams down the surface of the glass. Colored LED lights are also included in some fountains to illuminate the water as it moves down the sheet of glass. With water softly flowing down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of imitation rock, are a possible solution for your garden.

Bubbling rock fountains are large rocks drilled with holes which are then filled with pipes in the center. In this kind of fountain, water is forced upwards at low pressure to cause it to bubble and gurgle at the top. Flowing towards the base of the fountain, the water comes back as a slow drizzle down the sides of the rock. This type of fountain is ideally suited for small gardens. To ensure that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best option since it only uses low pressure to move water.

The trend of installing solar powered fountains is becoming increasingly prevalent. There are numerous reasons for this newly found interest such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a reduction in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide selection of designs to choose from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.

Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow downwards or jet high into the air. Designers thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and celebrate the artist responsible for creating it. Roman fountains often depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. Fountains played 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 including decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into 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 decorative. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

Modern-day fountains serve mostly as decoration for open spaces, to honor individuals or events, and enhance entertainment and recreational activities.