subject: Outdoor Water Features And Solar Fountains Are The Perfect Way To Liven Up The Yard [print this page] A fountain is the most simple method of creating a centerpiece in a garden area. They are very ornamental and also provide the soothing sound of running water. They can be used in a yard pond or concrete patio, a lawn or secluded courtyard, an office waiting room or even on a worktop.
There are lots of styles of water feature advertised on the market ranging from relatively low cost to very costly. It is necessary to think about what you need a water fountain for before purchasing.
If you are simply looking for a worktop fountain then you can usually find a good deal without spending too much. Many tabletop fountains also feature humidifiers which can help to improve the air in the room.
Bigger fountains which are made use of in the garden can be very pretty but can also be quite pricey. Depending on the type, the material used and the height, water fountains will differ hugely in price. However, it is fair to say that the more money you spend, the nicer the water fountain you will end up with.
An important thing to give thought to when choosing an outdoor feature is how it will be used. If the water feature is going into a pond space the water can be drawn directly from the pond itself. However, if it is to be placed on a more structured surface it will need to be self-contained or come with a reservoir.
A contained water feature will store water inside the basin and will collect and re-use that water time and again. These water features are acceptable for use on a courtyard or porch spaces.
Some water features make use of a reservoir, which is a basin designed to store water. A reservoir is often kept from view. In order to do this it is necessary dig a hole in the grass and stick the reservoir in the hole. The space can then be covered over with slate or woodchip.
Lastly, another necessary consideration is the source of power. Although lots of water features use a domestic supply it is now evermore fashionable to use a solar power source in its place. The environmental gains of making use of solar power are unmistakable and there is loads of money to be saved in bills. Solar powered fountains are a superb substitute to mains powered water features but it should be remembered that their performance is proportional to the level of solar energy they get.
