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One of the best ways to impress any guest or visiting friend or relative is by having a modern pond fountain in your backyard pond. This is such a novel idea that not many homeowners are using it yet. However, it shows an constant increase in popularity, so if you don't want to be left behind, get one now before your neighbor does.
The pond fountain, just like the outdoor wall fountain is an outdoor waterfall type that can be used equally well in ponds, rivers and lakes. You can find commercial ones for lakes and rivers and also residential ones for personal home use. While it is extremely beautiful and decorative, enhancing the look of any garden and backyard, it also has a beneficial functionality: it aerates your pond by transferring oxygen and circulating the water so it becomes healthier for any fish that is living in that pond.
Installing it is usually quite a straightforward process and you can do in just a couple of hours during the weekend. It will take you longer to actually decide on the many types, models and sizes available out there than sitting and installing it once you have it.
If you want to also save energy while using your waterfall, you can do so with various solar fountains that have a backup battery for the waterfall to work non-stop even when the sun is no longer shining. While originally these pieces are not cheap, you will make back the money with the extra savings plus you will be able to sleep better knowing that you have helped your nearby environment become healthier and not get destroyed by the electricity stream that might hurt your pond in the long run.