TIPS FOR GARDEN FOUNTAINS

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search James Adcock Basic Author | 1 Article Joined: May 12, 2017 United States Tips on Choosing an Outdoor Garden Fountain By James Adcock | Submitted On May 12, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article SIZE of the garden fountain should be the first thing to consider. A fountain may be great to look at but more importantly it needs to fit into your garden landscape. If you have a relatively small garden, it doesn't make sense to install a grand fountain that covers most of your garden views. The fountain must not stand out and be the sole focus in your garden. It should either blend in with the rest of your garden or the garden must enhance the fountain. Picking the right size outdoor garden fountain is vital. SHAPE of the garden fountain is the next important thing to decide. This has less to do with garden space and more to do with you and what you prefer. You need to determine what suits your garden and more importantly, what expresses you and your lifestyle. Garden fountains come in a variety of shapes including animals and wildlife, statuary, tiered, pedestal, rock and wall, just to name a few. Deciding on the shape of your fountain may be your most difficult task. TYPE of fountain water flow must be considered when you are deciding on a shape. BUBBLING FOUNTAINS are the most versatile and perhaps best-suited for most home gardens. Typical design involves a single jet of water produced below the water surface in the center of a glazed pot. The water runs over the edges of the pot and runs quietly down the sides into a basin where it's collected and recycled by a small pump. These fountains are perfect for smaller, intimate spaces since they don't make much sound, just quiet bubbling. SPILLING FOUNTAINS have water exiting from a spout and dropping unimpeded into a basin. Be sure you listen to these types of fountains before you make your purchase. They can produce quite a bit of sound. Even a single arc of water splashing into a basin can be too much sound for a small space. Unless it's just a drip, the sound is energizing and active, not relaxing, JET FOUNTAINS are perfect for large spaces since the water becomes rather architectural and rather dramatic. In a large space, seen (and heard) from some distance, these fountains can become a main focal point. But there are also simple, small-scale jet fountains for small spaces, too. The water hits the surface as multiple droplets and jet fountains are typically not as loud as spilling fountains. SEASONAL or YEAR ROUND Another important factor to consider when deciding on a garden fountain is whether you want it functioning year round. A seasonal fountain must be shut down in the winter months if you are in a colder climate. Otherwise the water could freeze and cause damage. You may also need to relocate it inside to protect it from harsh temperatures.Year round outdoor fountains are heated and can be left running in the winter months. The two main types are solar powered or electrical. Thank you. I hope you find these tips useful. Now go out and buy a garden fountain! For a variety of Fountains, both outdoor and indoor, I suggest you visit http://www.bestgardenwaterfountains.com. Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/James_Adcock/2417436 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face1 Sad Face0 Viewed 19 times Word count: 490 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening James Adcock Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. 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