Where did Garden Water Fountains Begin?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains functioned using the force of 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. Artists 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 building it. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. Fountains enjoyed a considerable role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured 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 fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental. The introduction of special water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

Contemporary fountains are used to adorn public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.

What Are Outdoor Water fountains Crafted From?

Presently, copper is very prevalent for sculptural garden fountains. Copper is appropriate for many fountain styles, including tabletop and cascade water fountains, and can be placed inside or outside - making it a great choice. If you opt to go with copper, your fountain can be any style from fun and whimsical to modern.

Also popular, brass fountains often have a more old-fashioned look to them versus their copper counterpart. Brass fountains are commonly designed with unique artwork, so they are popular even if they are a bit conventional.

The most modern metal right now is perhaps stainless steel. If you pick a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice lift. As with all fountains, you can find any size you need.

Fiberglass fountains are popular because they look similar to metal but are more affordable and much easier to move around. The cleaning of fiberglass water fountains is quite simple, so they have many advantages that people appreciate.

The Broad Array of Wall Water Fountains

Stand-alone wall fountains, otherwise known as floor fountains, are noticeably big and feature a basin on the ground.

It is possible to incorporate a wall-mounted fountain onto an already existent wall or built into a new wall. The look of your landscape will seem more unified instead of disjointed when you install this style of water feature.

Landscape Fountains As Water Features

Living spaces including extensive yards, yoga studios, comfortable verandas, apartment balconies, or office settings are great places to add a water feature such as a garden wall fountain. You can chill out to the gently cascading water in your fountain and enchant your senses of sight and sound. With their visibly pleasing form you can also use them to accentuate the decor in your home or other living area. The water’s comforting sounds contribute to a feeling of tranquility, drown out unpleasant noises, and provide a delightful water display.