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.