Most landscape fountains and waterfalls are closed system types that re-circulate water with an electric pump.
WATER FOUNTAIN FEATURES a great addition to your yard
Fountains generally are of two types, rising jets and downward falls. Many fountains use a combination of both. Fountains range in size from outdoor tabletop units, to 10-foot tall estate fountains that feature impressive rising jets.
Upscale property homeowners may consider the charms of a large freestanding Italianate marble-style fountain. These are identified by their vase-like layered bowls design, topped with rising jets. Each bowl fills and water falls through the flutes of successively lower bowls.
For those with the budget, fountains can be equipped with variable lighting and the water jets that can be programmed. A fountain can be excellent design focal point for your landscape layout, and manufactured fountains come in virtually any size and type, from freestanding masonry type to excavated rock and slate layouts. Costs vary as well, because fountains can be sized to fit any property, even more modest-scaled ones.
Creative cascade fountains include multiple bowls that are stacked like stairs, made from common items like copper bowls and pipes in an artistic sculpture.
One interesting new fountain element is a carved and polished marble ball that rolls on a film of water, which bubbles from beneath. The ball constantly rotates in a seemingly impossible dance and its kinetic motion is pure entertainment. Some of these stone balls may weigh as much as six tons, yet a child can easily turn them.
Our professional landscape and outdoor living designer can show you which types of fountains would work well as a water feature in your new landscape!