If you have a beautiful garden that is filled with flowers or even plants, shrubs and trees but it still have something missing, then it may be garden fountain that you are missing. There are lots of designs of fountain ranging from statues, ornamental platform and wall fountains. Fountains add a beautiful accent to your garden and that also creates a soothing sound that will refresh your mind.
Choose a Garden Fountain
If you have a large garden you may choose a large garden fountain. For small garden you can choose a statue fountain or free standing fountain. Garden fountains that contains water fall look elegant in the garden. You can also install a fountain in a small pond in the garden. A statue fountain in water pond can be used as a center piece of the garden. Exterior decoration of your house will add aesthetic sense to your outdoor and fountains will be the main attraction of your garden.
Themes of Garden Fountain
There are many themes to choose for your garden fountain. You can make garden fountain as basis for your garden theme. There are many fountains that are related to a theme such as animal, flower, birds and plants. There are also fountains of statues of people, fairy and angels. You can make a themed garden by using these sculptures.
If you want to choose a fairy theme for your garden, you can sprinkle accessories of fairy theme in garden such as stars, wind chimes, statues etc. An angel fountain in garden, accessories and beautiful flowers will make your garden a fairy garden.
You can also create a floral themed garden using a floral fountain. For this, you will need colorful garden. You can also place floral ornaments in your garden; a flower bed along a fountain is also look beautiful.
An animal themed garden is also a great idea for your garden as this will be the fun place for children. Fountains are available in different animal shapes. You can also choose a bird theme fountain for your garden it will look great in garden.
A garden fountain can be used as bird feeder; these are available in different designs and materials. A terracotta bowls fountain will be used for decoration and bird feeder. If you have small garden then wall fountain is best for space saving. Wall fountains are available in different designs choose a design that match up your garden décor or theme.
Maintenance of Garden Fountain
Maintenance of fountain is necessary for perfect look, for that you have to keep in mind proper water flow, clean water etc. The water flow is the common problem that you are facing after you got the fountain. The water from the fountain flows unevenly. The other common problem of fountain is dirty, green water in the fountain. Your fountain needs change of water and some algae treatment. You can put some algae treatment in your garden fountain. This algae treatment should be animal-safe because birds are drinking your fountain water. Cleaning of water is a necessity of garden fountain.