Hopefully my first garden fountain article, "Garden Décor Revamped with a Garden Fountain" got you thinking of the benefits a fountain can bring to your gardens and landscaping. We also discussed thinking about the placement and material of your outdoor fountain before you actually purchase. I want to go into more detail in this article regarding the various materials commonly used in garden fountains as well as some advantages and disadvantages of each.  Outdoor water fountains, commonly called garden fountains, come in many shapes, sizes and materials. You will see rock waterfalls commonly used amongst landscaping that resemble actual rocks with water cascading down. You will find tiered fountains in which water flows from tier to tier or bowl to bowl, very common in the middle of a yard or courtyard. May be you are trying to go green any chance you can? Solar fountains may be the perfect fit for you, although, a smaller water fountain, there are many styles, colors and solar birdbaths to choose. No need for cords, just put the solar panel in a location where you get a lot of sun and enjoy! With so many options, you are sure to find the perfect look for your deck or garden area so [more..]

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(NO COPY RIGHT INTENDED )Soph & Krystal doing a freestyle Flash mob on the Fountains in Picadilli Gardens! [more..]

www.garden-fountains.com Outdoor Fountains. Piazza Navona and Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. Visit www.garden-fountains.com for Roman inspired fountains for your home and garden, featuring a large selection of Outdoor Fountains [more..]

What could be more appealing than the riot of shapes, colors, and textures to be found in the flower-cutting garden interspersed with outdoor sculpture and concrete water fountains? It is easy to start one with just some basic design and planning tips.What is a Cutting Garden?The cut flower garden is designed to be functional by the nature of its very existence. Cutting gardens first began in the 16th Century for the purpose of bringing them inside to decorate the house and this tradition continues to this very day. Nearby concrete fountains were common not only for drinking water, but also for watering the garden plants.A large cutting garden makes the perfect setting for weddings and other events and gatherings. Many people don't have large spaces to dedicate to a cutting garden alone, but a perennial border left with blank spaces will suffice quite nicely for cutting flowers to be brought inside.A Cutting Garden Should be InformalCombining flowers, fruits, herbs, and vegetables, the cutting garden (also called cut flower garden) style is the perfect solution for today's busy gardener who wants a gorgeous garden and also wants to be environmentally responsible. Instead of depending on pesticides and fertilizers to achieve a [more..]

There are so many different types of fountains for you to enjoy and not only will you have enjoyment but so will all of your family and friends.  The garden fountains can range from the elegant Tiered garden effect to simple pots or natural ones, none of which are any less beautiful than the others. Adding the Garden Fountains into your outside space is very simple and takes very little knowledge of gardening to create a focal point for your garden.  If you are keen on gardening and take pride in your garden then these will create something extra special that many of your friends or relatives may not have.  It can be hard to think of ways to make a space look better without spending a fortune trying to improve it but a garden fountain is one way that this can be achieved. If you are having trouble in visualising your space and need some help or ideas on what may look best then take a look around the internet or visit your local garden centre for some tips on what how you can make the area look great with the correct style.  There is no real set plan [more..]