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Enjoy Your Own Fountain
Lots of people are making
fountains part of their outdoor décor. And why not? Fountains add a
touch of class and when chosen carefully, really compliment your
landscaping.
The sound of the running water alone adds an extra
dimension to your garden. Even if you don't have a water pond in
your backyard, you can still enjoy the beauty and tranquility of a
fountain.
The most basic fountain that you can use without a pond is what I
call the birdbath style. It looks just like a birdbath, but has a
little fountain built into the center. The unit is completely self
contained, and easy to set up.
If you have a birdbath in your yard
now, have a look at it. You might be able to add a small fountain to
it. The bowl will act as the fountain's reservoir. But be
forewarned, the birds may not like visiting your birdbath anymore.
If you want to go all out, you'll find bunches of larger
freestanding fountains. If you're looking for something that can be
the focal point of your garden, these are the fountains to look at.
They come in a couple of different flavors. Some are multi tired.
You see these in a lot of city parks. Basically, they are a series
of birdbath fountains placed on top of each other. The top bowl has
a larger fountain pumping water into the air.
The water collects in
the top bowl until it spills onto the next. It does this through two
or tree bowls until collecting in the reservoir. These are really
nice fountains, but tend to be pretty big.
The waterfall is another type of large fountain for your backyard.
Like the name implies, these fountains simulate a waterfall. Instead
of shooting water into the air, water is allowed to gently fill the
top "pond" until it spills over. On some the water is allowed to
gently glide down a slope. On others it spills over like Niagara
Falls. You can find these with multiple stages or a single stage.
If you want something larger than a birdbath fountain, but don't
want it to dominate your garden, a wall fountain may be for you.
Have you seen the fountains in old European cities? The ones mounted
on the walls. It's usually a lion or angel with water flowing from
its mouth into a basin. That's a wall fountain.
They can be placed
against your home's exterior wall or if you get creative and can
secure it, against a trellis. These also come with their own little
reservoir.
There you have it. Fountains for your yard, even if you don't have a
pond. Of course, if you have a pond, you'll have lots of other
choices. But for those of us who don't want to dig a pond or don't
have a large enough backyard, these free standing fountains are a
great alternative. And you'll be able to enjoy the beauty and
tranquillity a fountain offers for years to come.
by Marge Snow Copyright 2006 Marge Snow
Marge is a crafter of many years. Along with crafting, she enjoys
working in her garden. In her spare time she's an active contributor
to My Arts and Crafts
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