Ornaments And Wall Water Features
Water Wall
The Positive Benefits of installing a Fountain in Your Living Space
A good way to enhance the appeal of your outdoor living area is to add a wall water feature or an exterior garden fountain to your landscaping or garden design.
Modern-day artists and fountain builders alike use historical fountains and water features to shape their creations. As such, integrating one of these to your interior is a superb way to connect it to the past. Among the many attributes of these beautiful garden water features is the water and moisture they discharge into the air which attracts birds and other wild life as well as helps to balance the ecosystem. For example, irksome flying insects are usually deterred by the birds attracted to the fountain or birdbath. The area required for a cascading or spouting fountain is substantial, so a wall fountain is the ideal size for a small yard. There are two types of fountains to pick from including the freestanding version with a flat back and an attached basin set up against a fence or a wall in your yard, or the wall-mounted, self-contained version which is suspended directly on a wall. Adding a fountain to an existent wall requires that you add a fountain mask as well as a basin at the base to gather the water. It is best not to undertake this job yourself as professional plumbers and masons are best suited to do this kind of work.
Caring For Garden Fountains
A vital first step before installing any outdoor wall feature is to analyze the area you have available. A strong wall is definitely necessary to hold up its overall weight. Therefore for smaller areas or walls, a more lightweight fountain is going to be more appropriate. An electrical socket close to the fountain is required to power the fountain.
There are many different types of fountains, each with their own set of simple, step-by-step directions. Most outside wall fountains come in easy-to-use kits that will provide you everything you need to properly install it. A submersible pump, hoses and basin, or reservoir, are included in the kit. The basin can usually be hidden away among your garden plants if it is not too large. Other than the regular cleaning, little maintenance is required once your outdoor wall fountain is installed.
Replenish and clean the water on a regular basis. Remember to clear away debris like leaves, twigs or dirt as swiftly as possible. Safeguarding your outdoor wall fountain from the freezing winter temperatures is vital. In order to avoid any damage, such as cracking, from freezing water during the cold winter season, move your pump inside. The bottom line is that if you properly maintain and care for your outdoor fountain, it will bring you joy for many years.