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I saw at Lowes some nice garden water found kits and got a question. Do I have to have an electrician install underground electrical lines to the fountain pump or can I just use an outdoor extension plug [more..]

Many people may think their garden is not big enough to house a garden water feature but that is where they would be wrong; with the addition of a Garden Water Fountain any size of any outdoor space will have room for one of these amazing features. There are a number of different garden water fountains which will be suitable for different areas of the garden. So what styles are there and how can they be integrated into your garden, below are just some of the ideas of how you could integrate a garden water fountain into your existing garden layout. One thing to remember is there are no hard and fast rules as to how a garden fountain should be incorporated and generally it comes down to personal preference. Traditional Styles â?? These are one of the most common versions of garden water fountains and grace homes throughout the world. Traditionally the fountains were made of stone and sometimes they would be referred to as bird baths, the designs have evolved since then but the essence of the early designs is still in place. With [more..]

The Murmur of Water Outdoor water fountains can transform you and your environment The mesmerizing sound. The transparent movement. The cool, fresh sensation. Outdoor water fountains are a treat for the senses-auditory, visual and tactile. For millennia, we had placed moving water around our homes because water works some kind of magic on us, soothing us to our very essence. Outdoor water fountains make a graceful statement about a home by creating a pleasing and welcoming ambiance. They can be used to enhance the architectural style of a house. Outdoor water fountains are especially beneficial in these technological times, serving as camouflage for traffic noise, humming air-conditioning units and thrashing lawn mowers. They can be designed to be played in, thus providing cool relief on a hot day-perfect for Houston. Types of Outdoor Water Fountains Outdoor water fountains come in a multitude of shapes, sizes and styles. They can invoke Roman classicism, a Hill Country natural pool, modern garden or a Charleston garden. Fountains can be placed in a quiet corner of the yard or serve as the centerpiece along a curving front drive. Additional features can be added, such [more..]

Tropical gardens and their lovely concrete water fountains may be found not only in the tropics, but also all over the world. Tropical gardens have been an important part of horticulture history and continue to delight people today. They may be found anywhere from large estates to the small backyard.The First Tropical Gardens With Concrete Water Fountains The first tropical gardens and concrete water fountains were thought to be in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia but they were designed for medicinal purposes rather than for ornamental purposes. Never the less, the Egyptians certainly loved their public concrete water fountains. These concrete water fountains were also used in their tropical gardens. The Egyptians had a large natural supply of burnt wood and limestone chalk for making their concrete. In fact, the Great pyramids may have been made from limestone concrete blocks. Two of the most famous tropical gardens that also feature concrete water fountains are the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden located in Coral Gables, Florida and National Tropical Botanical Garden located in Washington, DC with several satellite tropical gardens located elsewhere. Both gardens contain wonderful examples of unusual tropical [more..]

One of the best ways to improve the environment is to think about adding a water feature into the garden, there is a whole range of benefits that come with doing this and it will without doubt bring a totally new dimension to your garden. There are lots of ways to add a water feature into your existing garden layout and if you are short on space then it is important to not let this put you off. One of the best ways is to add a garden water fountain; these are extremely decorative pieces that can fit into any part of the garden whether it is on a patio, decking area or in the main area. As there are so many different designs and sizes as mentioned before it does not matter how large your space is, there will be one that is ideal for you. The beauty of garden water fountains is they are extremely easy to install into position and they are completely mobile, so unlike a pond you can transfer your fountain to a new position if required. Likewise if you [more..]