Gift Suggestions

Still trying to figure out a gift for Aunt Mary or for another family member or friend? Well I guarantee they will love to have a fountain. There are many to choose from. There are fountains that sit on a table/desk, on a wall (they can be used inside or out) and standing fountains (also can be used inside or outside).

Water fountains – bring the soothing sounds of flowing water into the home, but they also bring a visual element. Not only are water fountains beautifully designed and able to complement just about any existing home decor, the water itself lends another dimension of stress relief to the equation. Watching the dance and trickle of water as it flows across rocks, down textured surfaces, and into a basin at the bottom enhances our auditory experience. When we listen to sound machines or audio recordings of nature sounds, we may feel the need to close our eyes to block out visual distractions around us that take our minds away from the goal of relaxation. In contrast, the visual attributes of water fountains bring us closer to that goal by giving us something beautiful and elemental to focus on with our eyes as we listen with our ears.

Water Fountains

The sounds of gently flowing water or the splashing sounds of cascading water not only are fascinating to watch, but are great tools for destressing. Today we are all faced with a great deal of stress with the economy in a slump, gas prices, hours cut, etc. We would all benefit from a little destressing. Fountains are a great way to do just that!

Abstract Artifact Table Fountain

Inspired by the abstract artifacts found in the nation's foremost modern-art museums, the sleek lines and simple shapes lend distinction to this magnificent water sculpture. Cascading water gets extra sparkle when backlit by the light in the lip of the spout; faux-stone finish exactly resembles hand-hewn granite. Impressive and sophisticated!

Water Fountains

A very simplistic but artful water fountain. There are many fountains on the market today! But if your crafty you can design your own. Fountains pumps can be purchased separately. Find a nice location, assembly your fountain with your pump, add water and plug it in. In no time you'll be destressing!

Beautiful Wall Fountains

Does your backyard have that WOW effect when a friend walks into see it for the first time?
Close your eyes ——— envision sitting with your friends on your patio with a small fire going in the granite fire pit table. Enjoying the conversation and quality time that is so hard to come by with our busy schedules. You sit back relax and you can see your wall fountain with the accent lights making it glisten and hear the soothing sound of the water from your wall fountain among the chatter and laughter of people enjoying the evening.
Then when they are leaving after this special evening, they are so envious of what you have done to your backyard that they start asking for advice from you to improve their own little slice of paradise.

Water Fountains

The water that flows in a water fountain never sounds exactly the same from one moment to the next. This dynamic quality keeps our listening experience from growing monotonous or predictable, which can easily happen if we listen to sound machines or audio recordings regularly. We can also choose to dramatically change the “song” of the water in our water fountain, simply by rearranging rocks or other features in the basin or by adding a new element – such as a seashell, leaf, or small piece of wood – along the water’s path. We can even place our own fingers in the water’s flow to change the sound of the water as it moves; feeling the water stream across our skin would bring yet another sensory element to our experience.

Tabletop Fountain

Now that the weather is turning colder, you might want to bring the outdoors inside by adding a tabletop fountain to your home decor. Table Top Fountains are highly recommended inhomes and offices to help increase the humidity levels and decrease the amount of dust particles in the air. This will have a large effect on people with allergies. The sound of the soothing running water also helps to produce a relaxing atmosphere which in turn reduces stress.

Winterizing Our Ponds & Fountains continued

We've been winterizing our ponds and fountains. The pond should be covered with netting to keep the falling leaves and debrie out. The decaying debrie is poisonous to the fish. As it decays it sends of chemicals that will kill the fish. The debrie will also often clog up the pump.

Then we removed our plants. Some plants like the water hyacinth and lettuce we'll just throw away as they don't winter over. The tropical plants like the rushes, cannas, elephant ear, arrow and arum can be taken to the garage or basement (somewhere where they won't freeze).

We can still enjoy the fountain for awhile yet.

Bring Your Water Plants In

If you have topical plants in your pond, now is a good time to take them out. If you have time, it will also be a good time to repot them if necessary. Clean them up by removing dead leaves and blossoms. We put ours in the basement. We don't want them to freeze, but they will go dormant since it will be cooler for them.

Ponds and Fountains

We've been talking about winterizing your pond and fountains. Your fountains can stay on for quite awhile yet. We have actually left are fountains in the pond until the water and mist actually start to freeze. Then you'll want to be sure to turn them off and take them out of the water.. Be sure that they drain, so they won't freeze up. Just keep them in the storage shed until spring.

Decorative Outdoor Garden Pond With Fountain

If you have a decorative outdoor garden pond with fountain, be sure that you cover it with some type of netting (you can get this in most garden or department stores). The purpose of this is to keep the falling leaves and other debris that is be being blown around out of the pond. The leaves become wet and begin decaying. This decaying is harmful to any fish you might have. It will also produce an unsightly murky water

Bring Your Fountain Indoors

Do not lament over the cold weather that is approaching. You will still be able to enjoy the sound of water flowing

Bring the sounds of your water fountain into your home and office with a table top water fountain. There are many to choose from in garden stores or online stores. Perhaps the hardest choice will be which style will we right for your home.

Water Park

On a day like today, just the thought or sounds of water cascading makes it seem cooler! Makes you almost want to be a kid again so you can run through the water of a regular garden hose, but a trip to a water park would be even better.

Wall Fountains

The weather has finally turn HOT, and the birds taking the bird baths, fountains and pond. It is so much fun to watch them as the play. They splash about and chase each other, chirping all the while. Not much difference are the children as they chase, run and splash in the pool and/or fountain. The cool water makes you forget how hot it really is. Check out these fountains for your backyard enjoyment.

CROSS AND LILY GARDEN FOUNTAIN

This lovely fountain is not a tradional fountain, but has the classic symbols of faith and the music of a dancing waterfall bring a joyful spiritual aura to your garden! Stunning fountain features a substantial faux-stone cross with the look of hand-hewn granite; from the graceful mouth of the topmost twining lily, clear cascades of water sparkle and shine. An absolutely amazing decoration, and an eloquent declaration of devotion! This would be a lovely addition to your Florida Room, deck or patio

Water Feature

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In landscape architecture and garden design, a water feature is any of a full range of fountains, pools, ponds,cascades, waterfalls, and streams. Prior to the eighteenth century they were usually powered by gravity, though the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon are believed to have been supplied by an archimedean screw. Other examples were supplied with water using hydraulic rams. Since the eighteenth century the majority water features have been powered by pumps. The power source was sometimes a steam engine but in modern gardens it is almost always electricity. There is an increasing range of innovative designs as the market becomes more established and people become more aware of the advantages of using solar power. These advantages include environmental benefits, no mains electricity in the garden, and free energy.A modern famous example is the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.Modern water features are often self-contained, meaning that they do not require water to be plumbed in; water is recycled from a hidden reservoir, also known as a sump. The sump can either be contained within the water feature, or buried underground (in the case of an outdoor water feature).
A water feature may be indoor or outdoor and can be any size, from a desk top water fountain to a large indoor waterfall that covers an entire wall in a large commercial building, and can be made from any number of materials, including stone, granite, stainless steel, resin, and glass.

ETERNAL STEPS FOUNTAIN

Fire and water combine to form one spectacular decoration! Cascades of water trickle down faux-stone steps, while tealights glimmer from atop twin pillars. A tabletop fountain to treasure! This fountain will be a great addition to most any decor.

A Traditional Fountain

From Wikipedia
A traditional fountain is an arrangement where water issues from a source (Latin fons), fills a basin of some kind, and is drained away. Fountains may be wall fountains or free-standing. In fountains sheets of water may flow over varied surfaces of stone, concrete or metal. Basins may overflow from one into another, or the overflow may imitate a natura lcascade. Many fountains are located in small, artificial ornamental ponds, basins and formal garden pools, and often they include sculpture. One of the most common features of a fountain, if there is enough pressure, is a jet or multiple jets, where water is forced into the air under pressure to some height.

De-Stressing

What has been stressing you? Your job, co workers, perhaps the drive home? In any event, I'm sure you are ready to relax and de-stress. I have found that one of the quickest ways to "unwind" and begin de-stressing is to grab a cold drink and head for the backyard. This is my private sancutary! Here I can gather my thoughts and put things in their proper perspective.
Just looking at the flowers, the birds and the watching the water as it flows, splashing into the pond below. Here there is the serenity that I have been yearning for. The sound of the splashing water is mesmerizing and is very comforting. How do you de-stress?

Custom Fountains

Generally speaking fountains are usually pretty to install. There are a number of good water fountains on the market. Shop around or drive around to find an out of the way gardening center that may have different fountains than what you would find in your local stores. The water fountains that you buy usually come with a water pump and there may be limited assembly. You will just have to place it near an electic outlet to run the pump.
And if you are handy enough you could build your own. You would be amazed at what you would find laying around that would we suitable to put a fountain together. Add some water tubing and a pump and voila you have a custom made backyard water fountain.

Public Fountains

While vacationing this year, be sure to check out the public water fountains in the area. Most major cities have public water fountains. The fountains let you take in a fresh breath, and allow you to relax. You can just feel the stress melt away as you gaze into the water cascading down. Or close your eyes and listen to sounds of the water spashing.
Check out this public fountain if you get to Paris.

COTTAGE WISHING WELL FOUNTAIN

This wishing well fountain would be a great addition to anyone's garden. A feathery flock perches atop a fairy-tale wishing well after a refreshing dip in the cool crystal waters below. A light-hearted fountain that’s sure to enchant every guest in your garden!

FOREST FANTASY FOUNTAIN

Here's a fountain that you can literally hide within your garden that will not just "jump" out at you.
Enchanting sculptural fountain is a wildlife-lover's delight! A bevy of plump colorful forest birds look on as crystal-clear waters cascade down a stack of moss-covered logs, delighting the eye and lending music to the ear. Indoors or out, this darling decoration brings wonderful woodsy appeal to your personal space!

DESIGNER STANDING WATER FOUNTAIN

Check out this popular water fountain.
Classic and modern come together to create a truly stunning water sculpture! Atop a stately column, clear cascades of water sparkle from the faux-stone ball, cradled by a stylized abstract shape. An irresistibly unique piece of garden art!
With your garden F ountain you will enjoy your patio or deck and have a place to relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of water, and watch the birds as they bathe and drink. It also makes for a great conversation piece when you have guests.

ACORN STANDING WATER FOUNTAIN

Water fountains bring the soothing sounds of flowing water into the home or backyard, but they also bring a visual element. Not only are water fountains beautifully designed and able to complement just about any existing decor, the water itself lends another dimension of stress relief to the equation. Watching the dance and trickle of water as it flows across rocks, down textured surfaces, and into a basin at the bottom enhances our auditory experience. When we listen to sound machines or audio recordings of nature sounds, we may feel the need to close our eyes to block out visual distractions around us that take our minds away from the goal of relaxation. In contrast, the visual attributes of water fountains bring us closer to that goal by giving us something beautiful and elemental to focus on with our eyes as we listen with our ears.

Prosperity Table Top Water Fountain

A beautiful woman holds a bushel of wheat in one arm while with the other endlessly pours the water from her urn. A classic fountain symbolizing fertility and wealth.
This fountain would like in a "sun room" or outdoor entertaining area.

Fountains

Table Top Fountains are highly recommended in homes and offices to help increase the humidity levels and decrease the amount of dust particles in the air. This will have a large effect on people with allergies. The sound of the soothing running water also helps to produce a relaxing atmosphere which in turn reduces stress.
Wall Fountains are special additions to your surroundings. Studies have shown that the splashing water puts healthful negative ions into your surrounding environment. This helps to control allergies by keeping airborne dust partials to a minimum. The sound of flowing water also helps to relax and de-stress you after a long hard day.
To really make a focal point in your backyard there is nothing like a Garden Water Fountain. With your Garden Fountain you will enjoy your patio or deck and have a place to relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of water, and watch the birds as they bath and drink. It also makes for a great conversation piece when you have guests.

DOLPHIN & WAVES WATER FOUNTAIN

Father's Day is just around the corner, so now is a good time to start looking for a gift. There is still plenty of time to look online and have it shipped. Why spend time looking through store after store when you could be outside enjoying the nice weather. What Father wouldn't enjoy receiving this lovely garden fountain?

Urns or Vases

I can feel the mist of water as a gentle breeze blows... This fountain is absolutely inspiring. Could you come up with a smaller version for your backyard? or perhaps you have an idea that is a little different?

Frog and Lily Pad Tabletop Fountain

Have you ever considered using a table top fountain on your deck? or in a sun room? As long as you can access electicity it would be ideal on a deck or in a sun room. You will still be able to enjoy the sounds of the water without being in the hot summer sun.
Especially with this table top fountain where four froggy friends grab a cool drink of water from the cup of a lily pad leaf. A treat to behold, indoors or out!

Wall Fountains

If water fountains are an allure for you, but you don't think that you have the room for one, check out the wall water fountains that are available. These virtually do not take up any new space. They are placed on an existing wall, could be the side of a house, garage or storage building. Just be sure you have a source of electric to run the pump that recycles the water.
You will still be able to see and hear the running splashing water.

PLAYFUL FROG FOUNTAIN

What could be more fun than to have a touch of the outdoors inside.? Even in the heat of summer when you would rather be inside you will still be able to enjoy the sound of water splashing!
A pair of froggy friends enjoys a soothing soak in cool cascading waters, defying the heat of a summer’s day! This whimsical fountain is bursting with a fairy-tale appeal. This little fountain is sure to delight people of all ages.

Urn Water Fountain

While driving through the countryside I have noticed from time to time that more and more people are using Jars/Urns for their water fountains. While I have never seen a water fountain that was sold that way (it is possible that they are, I just haven't seen one in a store). Anyway I think it is a great idea! It kind of reminds you of ancient times when the young women carried similar urns of water from the nearby "spring" or "well".
These urns come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Some are tall and sleek with handles, while others a bit more round.

Water Features

Now is a good time to put in your water features. There are many, many different sizes and shapes of water fountains. And each fountain sounds different. Some will sound like water cascading, while others may sound like a steady drip and others may have a splashing sound. What do you prefer?

Sounds of the Garden Water Fountain

Wow. This is heavenly!! It is so nice to wake up with the sun shining and the birds singing. To take my cup of coffee and sit out on the patio. I can see the the spring flowers blooming and take in the sights and sounds of nature as I contemplate what will be happening today. How relaxing this is.The sounds of the garden water fountain splashing, and watching the birds take a dip the cool off or clean up whatever the case may be. Does this sound like a plan or what?

Ponds and Fountains Prep

With the weather warming up it is a good time to check on your ponds and fountains. Remove any debris that may be in the pond. You can turn your fountain pump and filters on to help remove and clean your water.
Now is a good time to add your submerged water plants such as anacharis and hornwort. When all danger of frost you can begin adding your other plants such a water lilies, lotus, reeds and rushes. There are many plants to choose from! some are flowering and some are beautiful foliage plants.

Wall Water Fountains

Have you always wanted to do something with that bland garage wall but you just can't figure out what to do with it.
Bring the sounds of your water fountain into your backyard with a wall water fountain. Wall Fountains are a special addition to your surroundings. Studies have shown that the splashing water puts healthful negative ions into your surrounding environment. This helps to control allergies by keeping airborne dust partials to a minimum. The sound of flowing water also helps to relax and de-stress you after a long hard day.

Adding Art

Inspired by the abstract artifacts found in the nation's foremost modern-art museums, the sleek lines and simple shapes lend distinction to this magnificent water sculpture. Cascading water gets extra sparkle when backlit by the light in the lip of the spout; faux-stone finish exactly resembles hand-hewn granite. Impressive and sophisticated!
It is easy to add beauty, art and a water feature to your home.

Hand in Hand Fountain

Urban sophistication meets nature-made serenity in this handsome tabletop fountain! Miniature modern-art masterpiece's center sculpture elegantly attests to the the power of love; from beneath the lovers' clasped hands, a glowing crystal sphere and dancing cascades of water create a bewitchingly beautiful display.

Mountain Eagle

A favorite theme to any indoor or outdoor decor is Americana. You know red, white, blue, eagles, flags, etc. Almost anything that comes from early America.
There are many ways to carry this theme out. You can use Flags, benches, flower pots, plaques. You can create your own design of things. This makes it fun and unique. Or you can purchase your items online, in store or out of catalogs. Have fun!

Fountain Lights

Why not add some lights? Outdoor spotlights can hightlight your fountain from above or below the water level.You can find waterproof lights in most larger hardware stores or garden supply centers. Generally these lights come with colored lenses so that you can change them for different holidays, parties or as the season changes. I love to be able to view the fountain at all hours of the day and night.

Searching for a Unique Fountain

You say you would like to have a fountain, but you really don't want what everyone else has. You want something that is unique. Something that will really catch your eye and that of everyone else that can see it.
How do you find one? The garden centers all seem to carry the same ones. If you are not in a big hurry I suggest that when you're on a drive through the country, stop at one of the smaller garden centers. You might be surprised! Or search the internet.....there really is a great selection if you have the time to search.

Backyard Water Fountains

The water that flows in a water fountain never sounds exactly the same from one moment to the next. This dynamic quality keeps our listening experience from growing monotonous or predictable, which can easily happen if we listen to sound machines or audio recordings regularly. We can also choose to dramatically change the “song” of the water in our water fountain, simply by rearranging rocks or other features in the basin or by adding a new element – such as a seashell, leaf, or small piece of wood – along the water’s path.

Smaller Water Fountains

Water fountains don't have to be large or take up alot of space. There are many on the market that are smaller and perfect if you don't have alot of room. Just look around and you'll find what you are looking for.
Just remember that you will need an electric source to run your pump.

Many Different Types of Fountains

There are so many different fountains on the market today. There are table fountains, wall fountains, garden fountains and pond fountains. If you are imaginative you can use most anything to design you fountain.
Often times objects that play in role in a person lifestyle might be used. A farmer might use tile or obsolete implements.

Unusual

You know, when you are designing your backyard and you chose a fountain, you can design your own. Think out of the box and see what you can come up with.
While surf the net I found this unique fountain. It's really kind of clever.

The Winter Fountain

Even in the winter your fountain can be beautiful. That is when it first starts to freeze, then you'll want to turn the pump off and bring it in to the garage or basement so you don't burn it up. It can look almost magical with its icicles hanging down. No splash today.

Ponds and Fountains

Do you have a large space for a backyard water fountain? or a small space? or maybe not any ground space? You know it really doesn't matter. Fountains today come in all sorts of sizes and styles. You can set them in the ground, on a table or ledge or even on the side of your house, garage or outbuilding.
Just pick a spot, select your fountain and you're ready to get started. You don't need to plumb them as they come with a small pump to circulate the water. Just plug them in and you are done.

Water Fountains

Do you like the sounds of rushing water or water lazily flowing in a stream? Either of these sounds can be replicated by a water fountain. Each fountain is engineered to make a different sound. Check out the different fountains and see which is most pleasing to you. Some ponds have different features to give you several different sounds. Of course these would be some of the larger fountains.

Fountain Art

Water fountains in your backyard can be rather simple or quite exquiste. They can be considered pieces of art and and value to your home. They can be an area that you retreat to at the end of a long tiresome day. You can relax by letting the sounds of flowing splashing water destress you.