Types of Garden Fountains

Garden fountains can be the focal point that brings together the appearance of water, plants and ornamental rocks or statues in your yard. Choosing the right feature will depend on the purpose and effects desired.
 
Any type of fountain can be used in garden landscaping, depending on the homeowner’s personal tastes and interests.  They can be constructed of natural elements such as stone or in decorative metals or plastics. Some of the fountains are fashioned as intricate statuesque figurines, while others are simply replications of nature with strategically placed rocks and stones. 
 
While all fountains are aesthetically pleasing, some of them have distinct purposes as well that make them ideal for certain settings. Most people associate fountains with a pool of water from the center of which a spout of water spurts and cascades out in a splashing action. These can be very attractive, especially when accompanied by colored lights placed within the pool and causing the visual effect of rainbow cascades. Timed patterns can often be programmed into these water features to provide sporadic eruptions that can be corresponded to music if wished.  Lovely and captivating, these types of garden fountains are often for visual appeal only.
 
Some gardeners wish to incorporate not only visual appeal but also a benefit to the area wildlife as well. Using the most natural elements such as rock or stone is the best choice for these types of fountains to match the environment. Rather than actively cascading streams of water that can tend to be intimidating for birds and undesirable for butterflies and dragonflies, natural fountains often feature water that pumped through a central element and then gently streaming over the system. This action simulates the conditions found in a calm, serene brook that many wildlife creatures seek to fill their need for drinking, bathing and playing. 
 
Garden fountains are also a valuable and soothing asset when made as part of a patio. In these settings, wildly splashing water and visits from birds are not generally the goal. Instead, patios are often the areas where the homeowner wishes to relax at the end of a work day, or where friends and family members gather for entertaining.  A striking statue fountain with a soothing flow of water offers the tranquil, peaceful sounds desired and also blends with the décor of the home. 
 
Water features such as garden fountains can be designed to suit any need or effect. No matter if it is a focal point of the yard, an attraction for wildlife or a part of the patio décor, it will certainly prove to be a pleasing addition to your yard.