Fountains
Water Feature Walls
A water feature wall is another water body that is perfect for your pool and garden. The relaxing sound of falling water can give your property a new atmosphere. These walls can also double as a retaining wall or privacy wall.
Grottos
Constructed of natural rocks and boulders, a grotto is a cave-like space, usually placed at the end of a pool with a waterfall. Grottos can double as an entertainment space fitted with TVs and a bar.
Fountains
Small or large, fountains can be self-contained or spill into a larger body of water. Most fountains are pre-fabricated and can be placed almost anywhere on your property. Fountains can offer a calming sound, relaxing ambience, and drown out unpleasant noise. Not to mention, fountains are a beautiful piece of décor.
Seasonal Outdoor Fountains
These types of fountains are the most common type of outdoor fountains. These fountains use re-circulated water to keep the fountain working. Seasonal fountains, however, must be shut down in the winter in places that experience freezing temperatures. If left on in the cold winter, the water can freeze, damaging the fountain. The two types of seasonal fountains include the waterfall fountain and the pedestal fountain. The waterfall fountain is just as it sounds, it features the classical cascade of water. Pedestal fountains feature multiple tiers of flat, bird-bath shaped bowls whereby water cascades down into the bowl of the level below it.
Year Round Outdoor Fountains
Unlike seasonal fountains, year round fountains can be used all year, including in the cold of winter due to their built-in heating system. The two types of year round fountains are solar outdoor fountains and electrical wall fountains. Solar outdoor fountains have solar panels mounted to them to capture and utilize the energy from sunlight to heat the water. Electrical outdoor wall fountains heat the water with electricity. These fountains require to be placed near an electrical outlet in the winter time. In the warm months electrical outdoor wall fountains don’t need to be plugged into an outlet as the water doesn’t need to be heated.
Outdoor Fountain Benefits
- Calming sound and relaxing ambiance
- Drown out unpleasant, unwanted noises
- Beautiful outdoor décor
