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