March 17th, 2010 — Ideas, Landscaping, Water Gardens, rocks
Rock garden fountains are capable of providing your garden space with a focal point as well as visual style for any living space that you are looking to create. Rock is a mineral that is formed naturally and available in a wide variety of different shapes, sizes, types and designs. Here is a look at more of what you need to know when it comes to rock garden fountains in your garden or landscape space.
Location of Rock Garden Fountains
Where you place your fountain within your rock garden is very important in regards to its overall effect. When the fountain is placed near where people will be, the sound of trickling water tends to have a soothing effect, promoting relaxation. Putting a fountain on the corner of a deck or patio can act as a highlight. In more formal rock gardens, a fountain may have a marble base, or it may have mosaic tiling for contrast. Table top “zen” fountains are often found inside on work or receptionists desk to help break up the scenery, and help bring calm to the area.
Purpose of Rock Garden Fountains
Rocks are considered to be an earthy element when they are added into design. For the people that are looking to add rock into their landscape but do not live in a rocky terrain or near a mountain side, one great solution is simply to add a rock garden into their garden or landscape. Many of these unique fountains are utilized in a wide variety of different areas where light is used such as close to an entryway or along a path in a backyard. You can easily strategically place lighting near the fountain, shining some light onto the rocks so that they stand out not only during the day but also at night as well. Garden statues, bird houses and benches are all also capable of being displayed close to the fountain in order to create a truly unique outdoor point of focus.
Maintenance of Rock Garden Fountains
Rock is something that is capable of naturally chipping away, especially when you consider the pressure of the water and surrounding elements such as the weather for example. Over a period of time, oxidation is capable of causing some types of rock to become discolored with a patina. Because many types of rocks contain a trace of copper or other forms of minerals, you should plan on eventually acquiring a patina which appears with a rusty sort of turquoise color.
You can clean your fountain on a weekly or monthly basis using a little bit of vinegar and water in order to remove this surface. Pour it on the rocks and into the water, scrubbing just gently in order to clean away the patina so that you end up with clean, clear rocks again.
Photo Credits: rmkoske
Originally posted 2009-11-16 03:37:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 23rd, 2010 — Ideas, Water Gardens
If adding an outdoor fountain for your garden has not yet crossed your mind then you truly are missing out on an aesthetically pleasing and very versatile addition. Most people conjure images of giant fountains with cupids or Greek gods and/or goddesses. This is an out of date conception, garden fountains need not be like this anymore. Fountains can fill corners, liven up a walkway, be an accessory on your deck, or be the garden centerpiece.
So why would a person want to spend extra money on a garden fountain? There are quite a few reasons actually. If you really want your garden to be aesthetically pleasing, then nothing can help to do this better than an outdoor fountain. The sound of flowing water contributes greatly to a gardens sense of serenity, having a calming effect. Even if your yard is not beautiful, or you have no interest in doing the work necessary to design one, garden fountains make for an effective alternative. You can place them centrally to draw everyone’s immediate attention, or you can place them somewhere off to the side, providing a soothing periphery that will liven surroundings.
There is a wide array of different styles and materials available to you when it comes to outdoor fountains and this incredible array simply makes it even more customizable than you may ever have imagined. First and foremost you are going to want to put consideration into the size of your garden. If your yard is rather large then you are going to want to choose a rather large fountain to compliment it with, for example. If your yard or garden is smaller on the other hand then you are going to want to choose a small water feature otherwise you may end up dwarfing an already small space with a feature that is simply too large. If your yard is really, really small, then a wall fountain may be the best option because it will not take as much space up and will let you use your precious real estate for other purposes.
The other consideration that you are going to want to make pertains to the style of the fountain that you want to implement in your garden space. You are going to want to choose either an outdoor fountain based on the furniture you have, or choose the furniture based on the outdoor fountain that you have. Make sure that your fountain is compatible with your décor on an overall basis for the best possible results. This is especially going to be true when it comes to the plants that you are going to be using in order to surround your fountain. When using a ground fountain, taller is generally the better way to go with your plants.
Photo Credits: ewen and donabel
Originally posted 2009-09-24 03:31:39. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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