Water gardens and fountains are quickly becoming the in thing for your garden. It seems even when there is hardly room for a good sized chair, people can find room for a wall mounted garden fountain. One of the most popular places to put one of these great little fountains is a small courtyard in the inner city. The sound created by the fountain tends to cancel the city noises, providing the occupants with a soothing escape.
Some of the challenges involved with creating a place for your wall mounted fountain are:
- Power to run it. This can be one of the biggest challenges you can face, especially in the city where your garden walls may be part of your neighbors garden wall. The power consumption will be quite small and yet the circuit must be ground fault protected, especially since you will be working with water. The most commonly used method is to run an extension cord from an outlet to the fountain location. Great care must be taken with this method. Consult you local codes or call an electrician.
- Picking just the right design for your landscape. As with all hardscape projects, the fountain design needs to be carefully thought out because you will be living with it for a long time. Whether large or small, make sure the design is one you can find plants and furniture to match. Shopping on-line for your fountain [http://atworkee.com/wallfount] can help with the selection process even if you do buy local.
- Plan the surrounding plants. Depending on whether you choose a small or large wall fountain, they are best when surrounded on either side by a tall planting. For those areas where a patio is desired or maybe already in place, large planters or a collection of smaller pots can be used to grow your plants. Planters also have the added benefit of mobility.
- Surrounding furniture. The design of the fountain dictates the design of the furniture. Spanish style fountains should be matched with Spanish furniture, etc. Your little place of peace should be comfortable for those lazy hours of reading or contemplation.
When all the parts of the design are carefully considered, the final product can be very appealing. The smaller the location, the better the planning must be. Small areas tend to be far less forgiving and much more visible.
One of the more popular designs for very small locations is a latticed arch covered with ivy. Even in noisy locations, the funnel effect of the arch covering the fountain tends to channel the sound out the front of the arch. Placing a chair inside the arch or just outside provides the occupant with the relaxing water sounds. Strategic placement of surrounding trees to block street noise can create a small, relaxing haven. Just another location where planters can be the perfect fit.
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