Showing posts with label water fountain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label water fountain. Show all posts

Monday, April 19, 2010

Fun And Play Water Fountain


What's more refreshing than a cool drink on a hot day? Beautiful bronze look fountain shows two children at innocent play in the garden. This fountain would make a lovely addition to your patio/garden area

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Fairy Solar Water Fountain


I love the sound of running water and I' m planning on putting a fountain in the garden.
I fell in love with this solar powered water fountain. Not only is it pretty, but I won't have to use electricity to run it, and no more tangled cords. Tell me what you think of it.

Monday, November 2, 2009

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!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

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

Thursday, July 23, 2009

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.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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.

Monday, July 6, 2009

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.

Friday, June 19, 2009

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.

Monday, June 15, 2009

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!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

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.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Water


People are fascinated with running water. The sounds of water splashing and running emit a very soothing and relaxing aura.
Cities and villages have sprung up along rivers. Water in truth is vital to our very being.