Water Fountains – How To Create A Sanctuary Of Calm In Your Home Or Garden

The sight and sound of flowing water helps induce a peaceful feeling of calm and serenity. A water fountain is a great way to bring the harmonious power of a natural waterfall or babbling brook into your own garden, patio or interior space. Outdoor fountains come in all kinds of designs, to enhance any style of garden, from bird baths to solar fountains. Indoor fountains range from compact desktop designs, perfect for creating a relaxing working atmosphere, to big wall fountains that bring a welcoming sense of calm to the ambiance.

Outdoor garden fountains range from cascading waterfalls to gently trickling bird baths, and all are ideal for creating a haven of tranquility, whether you've got a large backyard or small patio or balcony. The soothing sound of water flowing through an outdoor fountain can really help wash away those worries and lift the spirits, helping to transform an ordinary garden into the perfect escape from the noise and rush of modern life. A garden fountain not only helps create a relaxing environment, it can be an attractive visual centerpiece of your garden's design.

With the variety of indoor fountains available, it's possible to bring the naturally soothing sound of moving water into your home or office. The repetitive sound of trickling water helps promote feelings of relaxation and concentration, helping you unwind at the end of a busy day and to clear your mind of distracting thoughts when you've work to do. Tabletop fountains come in compact designs, so they easily fit onto a table or bookshelf. Water fountains make unique gifts too. Whatever type of fountain you're looking for, you're sure to find something that's just right from the range offered here.

The Three Tier Bird Bath Water Fountain is made from weather-resistant resin in a fetching green color, which will blend in beautifully with the natural greenery of your garden. The pretty circular base is decorated with scrolled accents and holds the sturdy support column. The bird bath bowl has plenty of room for visiting birds and butterflies. The two tiers above have textured edges that create a wonderful rivulet effect, which is both visually pleasing and soothing to the ear. This outdoor fountain makes an enchanting addition to any garden.

The best water fountains available online can be found at Fountain Crafters, the water fountain experts since 2001.

March 16, 2009

How to Keep Outdoor Fountains in the Fall

Fall is here and winter is approaching. If you have an outdoor fountain in a place where it gets cold, you may need to take a few extra steps to care for your fountain.

As the fall leaves come down, either make sure that your wall fountain is in a place where it will not be filled with leaves, or clear the leaves out of the fountain daily. If you leave the leaves in the fountain, they could clog up the pump and make the water a slimy mess as they decompose. This is why it’s best to place your fountain in a place where leaves will not fall in it daily. If your fountain’s location is not negotiable, however, you can make a daily trip to it to scoop out the leaves. This will keep your water clean and your pump safe and running properly.

Since winter is coming, it’s best to clean your pump now before it gets too cold. Use a toothbrush to clean the outside of the pump and the inside, if you can open it. Pull out anything that may have gotten stuck in the pump.

As the fall gets colder and winter approaches, think about draining your pond. This will prevent the water from freezing. Get a fountain cover to protect your fountain from harsh weather conditions. Unless you live someplace very warm, like southern California, you should drain your fountain for the winter. Otherwise it will just freeze!

Remove tropical plants from ponds, as they will not survive a cold winter. When they die they decompose and release nitrogen in the water. Too-high concentrations of nitrogen in the water can kill your other plants that otherwise would have survived.

If you don’t want to turn off your fountain or pond, consider getting a heater for the water. You can put the heater inside the fountain or pond, and it will keep your water warm enough to prevent freezing over the long winter months. You can buy a heater at a specialty shop.

If you want to keep your garden looking beautiful all year long, be sure to get a fountain rated for outdoor use. Wall fountains are designed to survive all kinds of weather conditions. Tend to your plants and your fountain throughout the winter, and prepare in the fall for the upcoming cold months. In the spring it’s time to turn your fountain back on!

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