Landscaping Accent Fountains

Garden fountains add detail and a feeling of warmth to your landscaping. They make the area look elegant, yet inviting to explore. Garden fountains are generally made out of cast stone. They come in many sizes to accommodate any landscaping area you have available. There are several types of garden fountains to choose from. If you have limited space, consider a wall fountain.

Garden fountains are designed to add breathtaking brilliance to your garden area. You will find garden fountains in an array of sizes and designs, all to add beauty to your garden area. Fountains can be found with one, two, and three tiers. Generally, the bottom tier is the largest and they get smaller as you go up the fountain. Many garden fountains feature a statue of a child or other design at the top for added appeal. Buddha heads and other religious designs are also very popular.

The size and shape of garden fountain you will choose depends on the area you have available and the décor of the other landscaping you have in the area. While the classic design of a garden fountain made out of cast stone is still very popular, many individuals are starting to use more unique garden fountain options.

The Barcelona garden fountain is square shaped; with the top part looking like well-designed candles. This is a very classy looking fountain that is definitely original. The Bilbao fountain is also square shaped with smaller squares on top just like the traditional round tier garden fountain.

For an even more distinct garden fountain, consider the bronze mirror fountain. This is a tall piece of bronze in a wooden frame. The base of the fountain has colorful rocks. The water flows over the bronze piece. This is a gorgeous garden fountain with the sun reflecting off of it or the moonlight gently illuminating it. A very similar garden fountain is the clear garden fall. It is designed the same as the bronze mirror fountain, but the middle piece is clear. Sometimes you can find the clear glass with a pretty picture etched into it for a very appealing look.

The sky is the limit when it comes to the garden fountains available. Choose from a favorite animal or religious fountain. Women and children are also great garden fountain ideas and are probably the most popular. To add appeal to your garden fountain, select one that has a very detailed layout regardless of what it characterizes.

It is very easy to install your own garden fountain. You can purchase a complete set at any home improvement retail store or online. For those individuals who are creative and willing to tackle a challenge, you can build your own garden fountain rather than buying one that has been pre-fabricated.

You will want to install your garden fountain on a flat surface that is free of tree roots. This may require some leveling prior to set up. Place the pre-fabricated fountain in the exact spot you want it to be. Then trace around it. This will help you dig the hole properly for a good fit. Dig about two inches deeper than you need, then fill with two inches of sand base. Then simply slide the garden fountain into place.

You will need to add water to the garden fountain. They instructions for each particular fountain will provide you with the information on how to operate the pump as well as how much water to add. If you plan to add fish to your garden fountain, you will want to use proper chemicals to keep it clean that won’t harm the fish.

Garden fountains add the look of elegance and class to any garden. There are so many styles and designs to choose from that it will not be easy to decide which one to add to your garden. Take your time to make sure you choose one that is going to fit the other landscaping items you have laid out in your garden area. You also want one that is a good fit in size for the opening you have. Smaller fountains can help make your garden look bigger as well as divide the area into sections. It is a good idea to get a catalog of various garden fountains or to search the internet to help you make an informed decision about the garden fountain to choose

While garden fountains look elegant, you will be very surprised at how reasonably priced they are. You can get a magnificent looking garden fountain with all the necessities for less than $200. The higher end fountains are also available to you for larger areas or estate landscapes. We have installed many of these over the years for clients. They can make a grand statement at your residence. I have often seen these fountains actually help sell a residence by making it part of the homes appeal. We have also moved these types of fountains for clients to their new residence as they became sentimentally attached to them over the years.

Whatever fountain suits your needs best it will be an addition to your homes landscaping you will not regret! Until next time...Happy Gardening!!

Jimmie