"I have hanging wall fountains made out of fiberglass, polyresin, black rod iron, and concrete. A hanging wall fountain has a big basin of water and they are set up against the wall. I have all kinds of different designs for those," Young says.
A garden wall fountain acts like any water fountain you have seen. The main purpose is to add elegance and nutrients to your plants. With the proper maintenance and care, your fountain should last a long time.
According to Garden-Fountains.com, garden wall fountains have been popular for thousands of years. Egyptians used them for tombs and for elaborate homes. During this period, garden and wall fountains took the shape of fish ponds. The Egyptians would then intricately decorate the surrounding area. The Mesopotamians also used the same type of fountains in their gardens. The fountains helped feed the lush plant life around it.
Persians also used water fountains. They believed by creating fountains they were pleasing the heavens. Many of these gardens inspired Persian carpet creations. Romans also used the water fountains in their gardens and public baths.
Garden wall fountains of the past were made of stone. As Young shows us, today you can find them in a variety of materials, which makes the cost of a water fountain a lot more affordable.
"We have a big fiberglass wall fountain; it sits on the ground with a pool. I carry probably about six or seven different varieties of wall fountains (hanging or floor)," Young says.
Garden wall fountains are used by many who practice the art of Feng Shui. Garden wall fountains are suppose to balance the energy around any building that contains one and bring prosperity. You have probably seen many restaurants with fountains springing forth in front of them. This is a tell-tale sign that the fountain is being used to promote success.
While garden fountains have many purposes to different people, one of the main concerns about them is maintenance and care. A garden wall fountain needs to be protected. If you have any made out of concrete or cast stone, gardening experts recommend you bring in your fountain pump during winter. Moisture can get into the porous materials and freeze. This can cause your fountain to crack. Make sure your fountain is completely dry during freezes.
Also, if your garden wall fountain is underneath trees, make sure you clean out your fountain. Look out for debris like small twigs and remove them. Rinse the pump attached to the fountain, as well.
Fountains add a nice touch to any garden. They can even be custom-made for you at a pottery studio. There are so many to choose from in retail stores or the Internet, as well. If you decide to buy one, take your time and do your research. Remember, fountains are a decorative feature, so you want it to resemble who you are.
