Water fountains were initially practical in function, used to deliver water from rivers or creeks to cities and hamlets, providing the inhabitants with fresh water to drink, wash, and prepare food with. To produce water flow through a fountain until the later part of the 1800’s, and produce a jet of water, mandated the force of gra

Have you ever thought about turning your garden into an oasis of serenity? Incorporating a fountain into your garden provides tranquility as well as a variety of beneficial effects that come with having a water feature.The stream of water sent high up into the air by a spouting fountain is an spectacular sight to see. Large, existing ponds can have

You can animate your living area by installing an indoor wall fountain. Your eyes, your ears and your health can be favorably influenced by including this type of indoor feature in your home. Scientific research supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. The negative ions emitted by water features are counterbalanced with the positi

Spreading useful hydraulic knowledge and water fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the written papers and illustrated books of the time. An unnamed French fountain developer came to be an internationally renowned hydraulic leader in the late 1500's. By designing gardens and grottoes with built-in and amazing water attribut

The area outside your home can be enhanced by adding a wall or a garden fountain to your landscaping or garden project. Any number of current designers and fountain artisans have found ideas in the fountains and water features of the past. As such, the effect of integrating one of these to your interior decor bridges it to past times. Among the man