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06 August 2012

Outdoor Garden Fountains - An Organic Beauty

By Raja Glaude


What comes to your mind every time you see an Outdoor Garden Fountain? They are like man-made waterfalls where water gush out a nozzle or sprinkle water towards a basin. Generally, people would stop and appreciate the beauty of these structures. Fountains serve as a focal point to the area to which it is situated. They lift up the atmosphere of a once mediocre and boring ambiance. They bring life to the place which could even attract birds and other creatures. Oftentimes, they serve as birdbaths where birds could rest. People are not the only ones who could benefits from these fountains, but the birds and animals as well.

There are a lot of designs, sizes and shapes that people can choose from these Outdoor Garden Fountains that are being sold in the market. First, one has to determine where they would mount these structures. Get the measurements first and then you can choose the design that you would like to have. Also, you have to take into consideration that the bigger the fountain, the bigger the water pump will be also since more water have to be pumped out of the nozzle. As for the design, you can opt for the ones that would best suit the design and theme of the existing place. There are those made of cement, metal and different kinds of stones. The oldest form and the most common of which are those made of cement. These are the ones we see as tiered fountains in parks and playgrounds. Nowadays, people incorporate designs to these fountains so as to add beauty to it.

For those who want a more contemporary look, they would opt for the ones made of metal or stone. Metals give a more rustic appeal to the Outdoor Garden Fountain. While stone on the other hand give a more natural look, ideally for people who want a more soothing and relaxing atmosphere. Additionally, figurines are added to the design of the fountain. It can come in the form of animals, people or other abstract figures, depending upon the wants of the owner. Moreover, lights are added to add more drama to the visual effect that these fountains bring. There are basically 2 kinds of lighting - the exterior lights and the ones submerged in the waters. The exterior lighting could help in drawing the attention of the people towards the fountain. They can be located right in front of the structure or perhaps at the sides, allowing the light to disperse unevenly giving more texture to the water. The other type is the one submerged underneath the water itself. This type of lighting could cause the water to sparkle and would make the fountain more elegant. It is more expensive, though, since the lights have to be water-resistant so as to prevent water from getting inside the lighting fixture.

Greater than its ornamental properties, those water fountains even have a healing effect for the people close to it. The flow of water that causes a disruption in the water elements will cause it to discharge negative ions that could sanitize and purify the water around it. It draws in toxins and bacteria in the environment, helping to make the oxygen more secure for individuals to inhale.

As a way to maintain the splendor and performance of those Outdoor Garden Fountains, an individual must get rid of the trash that land on the water to be able to avert clog in its water pipes. Furthermore, chlorine can be used to the water to stop the growth of algae in the water which could result in the greenish discoloration especially if you do not replace the water routinely.




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