Fine Garden Fountains

Outdoor Wall fountains

The first and maybe the most popular version are the outdoor wall fountains; these can often be seen in gardens or in patio locations.  The outdoor wall fountains are very decorative and are very well crafted to provide a wonderful feature for the garden area.  A range of patterns, designs and detailing from traditional leo style wall fountains to vase fountains would grace the patio area or wall space outside your home.  The fountains are often fairly small in terms of size dimensions so a large wall space is not required, installation is simple and only a small amount of DIY skills will be necessary to get your wall fountain up and running.

Solar fountains

It makes a great idea in these days when we are taking more notice of the environment to make use of the natural resources and the solar fountains do just this.  It is important for the fountain to work correctly that they are placed in a position where they will receive a great deal of sun light.  The most common design for these are the bowl or bird feeder designs which provide flat areas which can catch more sunlight.  Common materials used with these designs are copper and ceramic and they make perfect fountains for inside the garden with plants and shrubs rather than on patio space. 

Patio Water Fountains

The patio water fountains are extremely popular and ideal for enhancing areas on your patio or decking.  If you are limited for space and do not want a full blow outdoor water fountain then the patio fountains will be ideal for you.  Generally they are smaller by nature and can be hand crafted to your colour and design specifications if you so wish.  Many now incorporate the solar panels and in order for you to gain maximum effect from the sunlight should your fountain be in a shady area the solar panel can often be moved anywhere up to 16 feet away from the fountain.  There are as you would expect many different shapes and sizes for you to enjoy and they are easily moved if you want them in another area of the garden or patio, this makes them extremely versatile.

As you can see there are lots of options available to you and they don’t take up much space and will not cost you a great deal of money.  So if you have an area of your garden which you feel could do with a bit of cheering up then consideration should be made for an outdoor water fountain.  



By: Chris Courtis

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Indoor Garden Fountains

It can often be a homeowner’s nightmare of how you can brighten up the exterior of the property in a unique and modern way.  Most gardens or outdoor spaces will have the usual array of plants and bushes with a patio space and or conservatory but some times it is nice to do something a little different.  Water has always played an important part in gardens and can be used to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, whilst many gardens will have a pond these can be hard to keep maintained and often become over grown and do not have the visual effect that is desired.  The sound of running water always has the outcome of creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere and can take you away from the everyday stresses and help to calm and allow you to unwind.

The best way to create a garden water feature is by adding outdoor water fountains, the addition of one or more will create a visually stunning item for your garden and give you a lot of pleasure for many years to come.  There is a whole range of locations that you can add the water fountain to your garden and just some of them include on the patio, decking area, landscaped garden or within the actual garden space.  Outdoor water fountains come in all different shapes and sizes from the petite to the large so if you have a specific requirement for your garden there will be one for you.  The designs range from the traditional style water fountains that everyone has seen within gardens for many years, these are the ornamental designs carved out of stone often referred to as birdbaths due to the birds using them to clean and drink from.  The stone outdoor water fountains come in an array of styles ranging from the traditional one tier bowl effect to the more complex and elaborate multi tier or basin fountains.  The stone outdoor water fountains are visually superb and will fit into many different gardens but sometimes a more modern design will be required.

Modern designs are now made from a whole host of different materials from copper to the very chic stainless steel.  The stainless steel is a perfect compliment to the water feature and combines wonderfully with the flowing water as it shimmers and bubbles over the top and down the main feature.  Just some of the styles you can find include water chimes, reflecting tower mirrors, stainless steel spheres and reflecting tower cylinders to name just a few.  The water is pumped through the base of the water feature and drawn from a reservoir so no plumbing is required and once the unit has been setup it will just require the occasional top up of water to keep it in good working order.  Creativity is the number one word to associate with the outdoor water fountains and some of the designs are absolutely stunning, so depending on how grand you want to be and how much of an impact you would like to make really is up to you.



By: Chris Courtis

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Indoor Wall Fountains

Outdoor water fountains are the best way to liven up your garden and they can be used in a whole manner of ways to create a wonderful feature, below are just a few ideas we have come up with, of course there will be many more which may attract you.

Integrated with your Existing Water Features

The beauty of outdoor water fountains is they are so adaptable and with this in mind pretty much any area of the garden will make a suitable place for you to have one.  One of the best ways to integrate them in is to utilise existing features you already have to try to enhance or improve your current arrangement.  If you have an active water feature such as a pond and are looking for inspiration to brighten it up then adding an outdoor water fountain is an excellent way to achieve this.  There are lots of different types available and they will look superb in the middle of a pond or at the edge.  They do not need to be plumbed into your existing water features so are quick and very easy to install.  When adding the feature to a pond area some of the best types which integrate well are the stone and slate versions, these have the earthly tone which will look superb against the plant and water backdrop.

On your Outside Wall

Patio areas can often be dull and non descript, it need not take much to really make this part of your garden look great and breathe some new life into your outside space.  Outdoor water fountains come in many different styles and the best for your patio area would be the wall version.  Exterior walls of homes can be unappealing and dull and are very hard to decorate; therefore adding a small outdoor water fountain to your wall could make a big difference.  They are especially good also to help attract the birds and wildlife into your garden which in turn will improve the ambience and help to maintain a healthy and vibrant space.

Floor Fountain

Decking and patio space are used for entertaining guest when the weather is good and people can spend a lot of time sitting and relaxing in their garden over the summer months.  Help to enhance this space by adding some decorative items such as the outdoor water fountains, they don’t just improve the space they also add a relaxing quality that all the family can enjoy and relax too.  There are lots of different styles and shapes to suite your patio or decking space regardless of how big or small.  If you are looking for inspiration to help you improve your outside space then check out the outdoor water fountains which you could add into your garden.



By: Chris Courtis

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Indoor Garden Fountains