The Japanese have used outdoor fountains as a focal point in gardens for years, creating a scene of beauty and a sense of calm. Just like the Romans, further back in our history, they used water sources to offer drinking water and for bathing.
Today, there are many types of water fountains on the market. When choosing a water feature for your garden or patio, there are a few things to consider.
The first thing to consider is space. A fountain that is too large can be dominant in your garden or patio if the space is very small. Sometimes smaller is better. However, fonts are available in as many shapes and sizes as you like.
The next thing to consider is style. What is the look you are trying to do? Your font can have a whimsical effect, which can include fairies, gnomes, animals, birds, or people. Golden, sophisticated and statuesque. The choice is definitely a personal preference.
The next thing to consider is the composition or materials you would like for the effect you want to create. There are as many types of outdoor water fountain materials as you can imagine.
There are fountains built from heavy stone or concrete, for a permanent outdoor fountain in your garden or patio. These outdoor fountains are not designed to be moved or stored indoors during cold or harsh winter months.
Other construction materials can be fiberglass, ceramic, copper, metal, aluminum, glass, wire, polyresin, steel, iron stone, brick, tile, bamboo and the list is only limited by your imagination. However, a very popular material for outdoor fountains is fiberglass.
Fiberglass can be manipulated into many shapes, shapes, sizes, and dimensions. It can take on the appearance of an old look, like maybe, and an old waterwheel with water cascading through it. Or, it can be painted in a bright color like a statue of some sort.
Fiberglass is a very lightweight material that allows the unit to be moved easily to different locations in your garden or patio. The fact that it is lightweight provides the ability to clean the unit, dry it, and store it indoors. In regions of the country that have particularly cold winters, it protects you from damage.
Other types of outdoor fountains are sometimes built with iron as a stand to hold pots, bowls, leaves, old shoes, or anything that can help create a waterfall effect. For the DIYer, outdoor fountains are made from anything that will hold and hold water.
Some water fountains have LED lights that glow when it gets dark enough to see them. Others use LED lights in the waterfall to highlight the water flowing from one item to another.
There are so many fountains on the market today that we have barely scratched the surface. One more thing to note, some water fountains have a switch to turn the sound on or off. Some prefer to see the water and not hear it, while others like the sound and movement. It’s just personal preference.
There are so many variables when choosing the right outdoor water fountain. For those who live in a warmer climate where they can use their gardens or patios at any time of the year, buy the best unit you can afford. That way, you’ll have peace and quiet in your garden or patio throughout the seasons.