Decorative fountains for a summer residence - suburban aesthetics (29 photos)
Content
Elements of landscape design such as fountains of the summer garden, located near the house, give a special style to the territory, increase humidity and create a unique atmosphere next to the recreation area.
Closeness to nature helps to gain physical strength and tranquility. You can decorate a summer cottage with an artificial pond. And even better - to make a fountain in the country with your own hands, which will be the subject of your pride.
Training
Before you build, you need to decide on the model and size, appearance of the structure and method of water supply. The fountain in the garden should be in harmony with the design of the site. It is desirable that it fit into the general style, including buildings, pedestrian paths and flower beds.
The next important step will be to determine the installation area. It is advisable that the fountain in the summer cottage was always in sight, pleased its owners and their guests. At the same time, it is practical to place it near a resting place. A decorative garden fountain will create an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort, and the sound of flowing water will help you relax and forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
When choosing a place, you need to consider the equipment used. If you decide to use a pump, make sure that it is supplied with electricity for its operation. The size of the future design depends on the power of the pumping equipment: the larger the device, the more energy will be required.
It is better to choose a place to place the fountain in the shade, under the influence of the sun, the water "blooms" in connection with the development of microscopic algae. It is not recommended to install fountains under the trees - leaves and debris may be showered in the pond.
Today, there are many workshops where you will be told how to make a fountain in a personal plot. The knowledge gained will help you to decorate the site yourself and determine your preferences.
Model and equipment selection
Designers prefer simpler forms of minimal technical complexity. For a garden plot, such parameters are enough. As a rule, a powerful and high-pounding street waterfall is suitable for a large fountain complex. In the country, you can do without a pump, if you do not need a powerful rise in water.
According to the principle of action, type of construction and, accordingly, equipment for the distribution of flows, decorative fountains for summer cottages can be divided into:
- cascading;
- vertical
- circular;
- single and multithreaded;
- statue-shaped;
- mini fountains for the garden;
- cup-shaped, open type;
- pumping and without;
- wireframe, multi-level.
Fountains made from natural materials perfectly complement the beauty of a nearby flower bed or orchard. but in this case, the foundation foundation is recommended to be done at a distance from plants in order to exclude the possibility of waterlogging of the soil and drainage of the device.
Differences and advantages of designs
Almost all designs of garden fountains are simple in form and principle of action. An open fountain will work by creating a differential pressure of the liquid. This will require a large container filled with water.
When using a water distribution without a pump in a circular style, it is not enough to install a suitable nozzle; a whole list of parts will be required to create circulation. It is important to note that the device can operate stably enough without human intervention. Water from the lower level supplied to the nozzle forms a continuous closed circular system. Each time, it is thrown out through the nozzle and collected in the tank. After passing through the drain hole, it enters the channel. After the coarse and fine cleaning stage, the liquid is pumped back through the pump and sent to a new cycle.
The disadvantages of this design include the presence of an open surface to maintain the liquid level and maintain low pressure. In addition, the exposed surface of the water may become clogged with dust and debris, especially in windy conditions.
If your cottage already has a water section, then a fountain with a pump will perfectly complement this picture. But for installation, you will need to perform a series of complex works: lay pipes on the bottom, establish a solid foundation for the pump, consider connecting to the mains and make the nozzle wiring.
Project implementation and equipment connection principle
The principle of operation is simple. Water that is discharged through the nozzle is collected in a container, thicket or discharged into a reservoir. Then it enters the funnel, where it is cleaned during movement and enters the pipeline, after which it is distributed and sprayed with the help of a pump.
The hydraulic pump is the heart of the system. It is located below the waterline of drains. Since the appliance is electric, the fountain should be within reach of the exterior of the cords at the outlet of the pump.
The main element that determines the formation of the type of flowing streams is a nozzle or nozzle. Parts are organized in the form of a tube with holes appropriately placed. Their quantity, size and location form the generated water flows. Nozzles can be purchased at the store. Some craftsmen make them with their own hands.
Creating a water picture also includes a special source of water flow controllers. Water is poured out under pressure through nozzle openings passing at right angles.
The nozzle of the fountain, not equipped with a pump, should be installed at 0.5-1 meters above the liquid level. As a result of the drop, pressure will pump water out.
The distribution of pipes and nozzles depends on the imagination. Usually they put the main large nozzle - as the center of the composition, and then add fine subtle elements.
Pump systems
Pumps can be surface and underwater. The former is used for large structures, as they can provide a strong pressure of water.
The installation of pumping equipment will require the creation of foundation pits, the strengthening of walls and the waterproofing of all surfaces in contact with water. To avoid possible overflow from the upper part of the tank, an additional drain is installed just above the edge of the usual liquid surface, preventing the water from rising above the required level.
To insulate the walls and bottom of the tank, you can use a special film. After processing, all the resulting seams are closed with a frost-resistant sealant. The design must be reliable and resistant to corrosion of water pipes and can be made of plastic.
Garden fountains for giving a polystone are considered the most practical.
For structures working with the pump, an important element will be the cleaning mechanism. You should carefully consider what principle of feed and cleaning movement to choose. A durable mesh screen is sometimes installed to prevent large debris from entering. It is made of waterproof material such as composite flooring.
The last step is checking and finishing
Having finished installing and connecting the pump, pipes and dispensing nozzles, you need to make sure that the system works. And only after checking that everything functions correctly as planned, you can start decorating the pump and the bowl.
The device will work correctly with accurate and correct assembly, proper connection of the electric pump. The main impression is made not so much by the design of the structure as by the appearance of rising jets, sparkling and running streams.
If you don’t check the system’s performance, subsequent dismantling to fix the flaws will create many problems.
Construction Nuances
If the bowl where the water will fall is made of plastic, the size of the pit should be slightly larger. It is necessary to provide a distance to trim the edges of the product in order to hide the material.
To arrange mini fountains for the garden, a plastic form is enough, in which a hole is made for connecting the pump. Typically, small products are installed at a height, and electrical equipment and pipes are hidden in the ground or taken out of the site.
If you plan to equip a pond, you will need to dig a pit and buy a suitable waterproofing. The prepared bottom should be leveled and have a layer of sand 20 cm thick. So that the film does not move and the source has a tempting appearance, decorative stones or gravel are laid on top of the waterproofing.
It is not enough just to install decorative country fountains in the territory, you will need to observe the cleanliness of the finished structure: clean the tank, nozzles, change water. Then the decoration of the garden will fulfill its functions for a long time.
Result
A well-groomed artificial pond and fountain are the decoration of any territory. And to build this beauty is not so difficult. Of course, if you have the necessary materials, golden hands and an inquiring mind. Even an intricately beautiful fountain can be assembled at the cottage with your own hands without hired specialists. A personal water festival will cost less and bring more joy.
