The love of a garden fountain

A yard in itself is a beautiful space. Merely no garden is ever so complete without a fountain. Fountains add beauty and serenity to any landscape. The sound of the flowing water will give you much relaxation.

Types of garden water fountains

There are many different fountains, they come in all kinds of sizes, for instance you have wall fountains or pond fountains that are seen in the larger landscaped yards.

Some of the common materials used design fountains include: ceramic, stone, copper, and concrete. The easiest materials to use when building a fountain would be  ceramic and concrete, these take very little maintenance and last long.

You can add a fountain to your garden to beautify your landscape. Deciding on the right garden fountain can be a tough decision, you should consider a few things: your budget, where you will place the fountain in your garden, where will the water and electricity come from. If this seems to overwhelming you can always get some professional help and suggestions.

Fountain Maintenance

Here are a few things to remember when maintaining your fountain.

*Fist you must remember to clean your fountain regularly. If you don’t algae may build up and could clog the water lines and burn up your motor.

*Use a algae treatment that is environmentally safe. The reason you want to do this is because you will have wildlife getting drinks from your fountain. Last thing you want is a bunch of dead birds and squirrels in your landscape.

If you take the time and plan your fountain it will be an enjoyable piece of your landscape.

Check out our selection of Garden Fountains.