Decorative fountains in the garden

The first association that arises with the fountain is a symbol of luxury, abundance and prosperity. Naturally, it is the main focus of the whole landscape, the center of attention, eye-catching. In addition to the decorative function, the fountain has a very positive effect on the psycho-emotional state of a person. After all, the effect that running water and falling jets have on a person has been known since ancient times: this is tranquility, peace, and a wonderful way to put your thoughts in order. On water, as well as on fire, you can watch endlessly, because it is from the realm of the eternal - a process that fascinates and greatly attracts with its positive influence.

Garden fountain - affordable fun

Today, the installation of a fountain in the garden is quite accessible to everyone, because from now on this issue does not require laying a complex pipe system, as it was before, and therefore the pleasure was not cheap and very troublesome. Now fountains do not connect to a centralized water supply system and are much simpler to arrange. Now for their work only a water tank and an electric pump are needed. The reservoir can be a natural or artificial pond, for example, a pond or pool. The water emitted by the fountain returns to the pool, in connection with which there must be an appropriate width and size of the reservoir. As for the size of the fountains - there are practically no restrictions, and if they exist, they are limited only by the financial capabilities of the owner. Moreover, an interesting fact is noted - strangely enough, it is easier to care for the fountain, which is located in a large reservoir. It requires less cleaning and is the most appropriate option in terms of the ecological balance of the pool.

Types of Water Pumps

Modern fountains are equipped with two types of water pumps:

• submerged - located under water, in the center of the pool, its operation is based on the principle of a centrifuge, is very reliable, simple and affordable;

• working on the surface - located on the edge of the pool, used in most cases for cascading waterfalls or large fountains

Ready-made mini fountains

If your garden plot has a fairly small area, but there is a great desire to place a fountain in it, then for such cases there are special ready-made mini-fountains, the range of which is incredibly large, both domestic and foreign manufacturers. A similar option is also very convenient because such a fountain is already equipped with everything necessary: ​​both a pump and a tank. And for its installation, you do not need to lay out a niche, because It is located right at ground level. All that is required of you is just to choose a suitable place, to bring electricity for the electric pump to work and fill it with water. The pattern of water movement changes due to special nozzles and sprayers. Depending on them, the fountain can either soar majestically up, or take the shape of a dome, or create violent circles of water.

Varieties of Garden Fountains

Garden fountains are divided into several types, depending on the shape of the stream and the pressure of the water. Fountains with a sculpture in the center of the composition are considered classical (in connection with this, they are also called “sculptural”). Usually such compositions are located in famous parks. Fountains imitating champagne splashes have jets that are saturated with air - an indispensable look in cases of creating color compositions.There are color music fountains that are controlled by automation. This is a more complex view with software responsible for the shape and height of the jet, as well as for color design. The romantic view of the fountain is an imitation of a source, for example, water flows from a jug or in the form of an overflowing bowl.

The avant-garde type of the fountain is when the illusion of a stream hanging in the air is created. And this effect is achieved by draining water on a glass wall.

Thin-film trickles form wide water strips, water pumps, and film falls.

Where better to place a garden fountain

You can place the fountain anywhere. The only thing that should not be done is to place it near trees. Otherwise, the water will constantly become clogged with leaves and other plant debris. Also, there is a fear that the roots of an adult tree may eventually create a deformation of the bottom of the pond and damage the waterproofing. Do not place the fountain in direct sunlight - this provokes the flowering of water. When purchasing a garden fountain, you should also consider the location of benches, arbors, garden sofas, deck chairs, etc., as it is advisable that the spray of the fountain does not reach them.
And if you believe in Feng Shui technique and want the energy of wealth, abundance and prosperity to come into your life with the advent of the fountain, then the location of your fountain should not be behind the house, as well as any other reservoir.

If the owners are a married couple, in this case, it is categorically not recommended to place the fountain on the right side of the threshold, while for single people this location will even help in the arrangement of personal life.