Gardens are great places to hang around and relax. At the same time, the sound of flowing water is tranquil and soothing.
Wouldn’t it be great to merge the two things to create an ultimate combination? Outdoor garden water fountains can help you achieve just that.
There are many important things to look for when choosing fountains.
Size
The first obviously is the size – though the fountain may be great to look at, it first needs to fit into your garden landscape.
If you have a relatively small backyard garden, it doesn’t make sense to install a grand fountain that covers most of your garden’s views.
The fountain must not stand out and the sole focus in your garden. It should either blend with the rest of your garden or the garden must enhance the fountain. Picking the right size outdoor garden fountain is vital.
Shape
The next important thing to determine is the shape you want. This has less to do with the space in your garden and more to do with you and what you prefer in aesthetic appearance.
There are plain fountains and others that are ornamental, some even come with statues. You need to determine what suits your garden and more importantly, what expresses you and your lifestyle.
There are some fountains shapes that may gel well with the layout of your garden.
Function
The next thing to look at is the manner in which the fountain water flows. In some cases, the fountain will spray the water in the air and create a very grand look. This may be great, but it could rot your garden furniture and fence more quickly if the spray and dampness is close to any garden furniture.
The other type is the one with a small amount of water flowing out from pipes. These are common water jets coming out of tubes in the fountain. These do not spray the water all over the place, but they do add an artistic look to the fountain and the garden.
Yet another great alternative is the free flowing fountains. In this case, a common design is water coming out of pots. The quantity of water in these fountains is a lot, and they tend to flow down like a river rather than a typical fountain. In this case, the fountain adds not only visual effects but soothing sounds of running water too.
Recommended Models
Bamboo Fountain - Shishi Odoshi
Visit Bamboo Inspiration for a selection of quality bamboo garden fountains. Bring a touch of tranquility to your garden with the sound of trickling water from a bamboo water fountain, or in your home with a bamboo tabletop fountain.
This is a polystone fountain from CC Home Furnishing. This is a mid sized fountain of 23” diameter and 36” height. It comes with an old lead finish, making it great for classic style gardens. It also has an electric pump to pump the water. It is a great unit for an outdoor garden fountain.
Boulder Creek Tall Fountain
This is another great outdoor garden fountain unit. At 33 lbs and 16” X 16” X 31”, it is also a mid sized fountain ideal for small gardens. This dark boulder like fountain unit can create some real soothing sounds of flowing water. It is designed to have the water trickling from the top. As it flows down the different rock like shapes, it creates some of the best running water sounds.
This is a wall fountain, which means that it can be mounted on a wall rather than having to keep in the center of the garden. This may be great for smaller gardens, as it leaves ample space for the furniture and patio too.
