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Fountains
Fountains can add ever changing charm to
a lawn or garden and block background noise
to create an air of tranquility even in an
otherwise noisy environment. In some cases,
the fountain might even be used inside a
larger house or building.
Quality fountains are made from marble, stone,
or concrete, although other materials, such
as fiberglass, can be used for lower cost
fountains. To conserve water, most fountains
use a recirculating water pump and filtering
system.
When buying a fountain, here
are some aspects
to consider:
- fountain style - most are traditionally styled
carvings of figures, plants,
or other classical
images. However, you might
investigate the
more modern "art"
fountains that
use shapes rather than images.
- size and water flow - pick the fountain appropriate
to the location. Don't pick a fountain the
size of "Old Faithful" if you are
planning on installing it in the corner of
a small garden
- pump efficiency - decide whether you want
the fountain to flow continuously, periodically,
or just when switched on. Pumps that move
water like a fire truck are much more expensive
to run than those that provide a small trickle,
so be sure to compare operating costs.
- cleaning - standing and recirculating water
can lead to problems with mosquitos
and algae.
Investigate how to keep the
fountain, its
components, and the water clean
before buying.
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