Fountains can make a great addition to any outdoor space and with the many styles, sizes available to choose from, you are sure to find one that will meet your individual tastes and preferences.
Garden fountains can be free standing structures, placed on a wall or custom built in to the landscape.
Wall fountains can be placed in a garden with limited space to achieve the same soothing sounds of a larger fountain.
Choosing An OutdoorFountain For Your Garden Important things that you need to think about is whether you want a stone or masonry or a plastic fountain.
If your looking for a fountain that will last a long time consider choosing a stone or masonry fountain as opposed to a plastic one.
The masonry fountains will last for many years but they will also be more expensive.
Once you have selected the material you want your fountain to be made of, you need to consider the size.
Be aware that masonry garden fountains are very heavy, so if weight is an issue in installing your fountain choose the lighter plastic.
On larger fountain you may need to consider the cost of a plumber to install the pipes needed to circulate the water through the fountain.
Electricity will also be needed to power the circulating pump for your fountain.
Many fountains have the option of using solar energy to power the pump.
One disadvantage of going solar is that on cloudy days and at night the pump will not work.
Be sure that the type of fountain you choose compliments the flowers, plants and landscaping you have in your garden.