Garden Fountains- to transform the beauty of your lawn

By Super Admin

Enhance the tranquility and peacefulness of your outdoor areas with the sound of gently trickling water. No garden is ever complete without a garden fountain that adds beauty and charm to the place they are installed in. Transform the beauty of your lawn by introducing unique garden fountains.

Water garden fountains may vary in different sizes, shapes and forms. The most common ones are, jets, multiple jets with the common sculptures, basins...etc. Choose a particular theme of the garden and then introduce a fountain that goes well with the theme.

Types of garden fountains
Garden fountains are of myriad designs, types and sizes. Choose one that sits well with the amount of space available in your garden. If you have limited space then go for wall fountains that refer to basin-shaped fountains with low sprays. These are flat at the back with a usual hanging from the wall.

Tabletop fountains can be used as a centerpiece for a terrace table. They are usually small and decorative. A regular fountain is the one that sits on the ground. Use this to draw attention to a certain area of your yard. Pond fountains are more noticeable in bigger gardens, usually found in the public parks. They are almost as big as ponds mechanically programmed to display a variety of designs when the fountain sprays the water. The wired lights are attached to make the fountains look more dramatic in their display. Modern Fountains are sleek or irregular in design with some sphere rotates in the base. They feature cylindrical and spherical shapes.

Religious Fountains - you can add sculptures to the fountains like angles, dolphins, Buddha... or anything that goes well with the theme of your garden. There are also other fountains that resemble animals, flowers, statues of celebrities, mermaids... etc.

Old World- Many garden fountains are designed with an old world flavors like the enchanting fountains of Europe. There are Italian, Florentine, and Spanish design garden fountains.

Material used
Concrete and ceramic are considered to be the best materials for making fountains. However some of the other popular materials used in fountains are fiberglass, wood, copper and porcelain. Carved sculptures finished with sandstone also add to the beauty of the fountain.

Lastly choose an appropriate water pump speed and cascade height in order to achieve the desired sound affects as the sound of running water lowers stress levels and enhances the sense of spiritual meditation. Add a spiritual, modern, old world, or whimsical flavor to your home garden design with the right choice.

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