Ideas For Your Backyard

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

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.

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.

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. 

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?

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 electricity to 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.

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.

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!

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!

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.