| When it's time to upgrade that weary looking | | | | your choice, an outdoor fountain would be a |
| patio or garden, think about water. A garden | | | | stunning focal point for the area. Even if |
| fountain is a time tested feature that brings | | | | you have limited space such as a balcony in a |
| relaxation to any setting. The serenity that | | | | condo or apartment, you can find a smaller |
| comes with a water feature is not to be | | | | water feature that would work perfectly. |
| underestimated. A garden fountain will add a | | | | |
| mark of distinction and grace to be admired | | | | If your outdoor space is larger, than water |
| by family and friends. | | | | features are the perfect way to highlight |
| | | | different areas of the garden. Since outdoor |
| The many types of water features have been a | | | | "rooms" have become so popular, having |
| traditional part of garden settings forever. | | | | multiple water features allows you to design |
| They have been used as l design focal points | | | | different moods and themes by matching |
| the world over. Just consider the majestic | | | | different styles and varieties of fountains |
| reflecting pools of the palaces of Europe or | | | | with each area. If you have enough space, you |
| the intimate settings found in the Japanese | | | | may want to think about a pond, pool or |
| water gardens. No mater what your setting, | | | | waterfall. While these can be dramatic, they |
| consider what the addition of an elegant | | | | can also be expensive and many times |
| outdoor garden fountain would add to your own | | | | maintenance intensive. |
| patio or garden. | | | | |
| | | | Today there are so many choices in materials |
| An outdoor garden fountain or other water | | | | that are used in garden fountains. You can |
| feature can be a unifying feature that will | | | | choose from stone, masonry, cast iron or |
| help bring all the other elements of your | | | | copper. All are very durable and can |
| garden together. There are many different | | | | withstand the elements. A newer material in |
| types of water features to choose from. | | | | use is a highly durable resin. It's one of my |
| Probably one of the most popular types is the | | | | favorites because it is lighter weight than |
| bird bath fountain. It's attractive and | | | | stone or masonry so it's easier to move |
| provides a beautiful water flow not to | | | | around. It can be molded in a variety of |
| mention all the birds that will find it | | | | intricate designs creating spectacular |
| inviting. One of my favorite water features | | | | results at lower cost. Most fountains today |
| is the rain chain. These are pieces designed | | | | come with easy installation needing only a |
| to capture the beauty of rain through a | | | | power source and water. The solar fountains |
| series of linked cups or circular chains | | | | around today just need sunlight and a source |
| hanging to the ground. | | | | of water and there are ready to go. |
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| Outdoor fountains come in an almost unlimited | | | | If you're looking to reduce stress (and who's |
| number of designs with many different | | | | not) then the soothing effects of moving |
| features that range from the traditional | | | | water is just what you need. The addition of |
| tiered fountains, cascading waterfalls, or | | | | a garden fountain will add serenity and |
| bird baths. If you have walls in or around | | | | calmness to make your outdoor patio or garden |
| you garden or patio, an outdoor wall fountain | | | | a truly relaxing retreat to be enjoyed for |
| would be a spectacular addition. What ever | | | | years to come. |