Garden fountains and waterfalls in landscape design

Key types of decorative fountains for gardens

Decorative fountains presented on the domestic market differ in installation technology and method of water supply. If we take the type of installation as the basis for classification, the following varieties are distinguished:

Submersible
. Models of this type are used in cases where a body of water is already equipped on the site: a swimming pool, a pond, a small lake. From a design point of view, submersible fountains consist of a nozzle through which water is supplied through a special pipeline, pumped from the reservoir using a pump.

Submersible fountain for an equipped pond on the site Source kascomarine.com

Stationary
. The installation of such models does not depend on the presence of a pond or swimming pool: the installation location is determined by your personal preferences. The design of such models is a capacious bowl into which water passed through a sprayer falls. As a rule, in the manufacture of such products, artificial stone is used, which is characterized by strength, durability and resistance to temperature influences. The variety of shapes, sizes and colors allows you to choose a fountain that will harmoniously complement the landscape design of your site.
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A small stationary fountain on the site Source yandex.ru
If we talk about the types of models based on the shape of the water supply, the greatest demand is for fountains with nozzles that form jets in the form of a bell, a hemisphere, a fishtail, a ring or a bell. Particularly in demand are devices that include a set of nozzles that allow you to periodically change the shape of water jets.

Fountain with dandelion-shaped nozzles or sphere Source deltapool.ru

Types of fountains

Garden fountains differ not only in appearance. When designing landscape design, it is important to decide in advance on a suitable internal structure.

Stationary

Independent architectural forms, which most often decorate parks and squares, belong to the stationary type of fountains. They usually contain a decorative element that imitates a water source. Numerous streams, a central sculpture or an entire composition look extremely impressive in landscape design.

The internal structure of a stationary structure is quite complex in execution. It is better to entrust the arrangement and installation of such a facility to specialists. The high cost and complexity of the process have become the reason for the limited use of stationary fountains in the country. Expensive landscape design is more appropriate in a fashionable country estate with a large area and appropriate furnishings.

Sculptures and other objects made of polystone look in landscape design no worse than models made of natural stone. At the same time, they have remarkable advantages:

the cost is significantly lower;
light weight;
ease of installation and further operation;
absence of rotting and deformation processes;
stability under the influence of strong pressure of water jets.

Such characteristics are a strong reason to use a fountain based on polymer stone in landscape design. There are many design solutions. A modest area can be decorated with one laconic object; to arrange an impressive area, it is better to use a composition of several objects.

Fountains look stylish and creative in landscape design, where water flows in a continuous stream over the main protruding element. Very often, a spherical shape is used for these purposes. It seems that the source of water is the stone itself. In fact, the flow comes out of a hose located in the center of the figure.

Vivid examples of landscape design with decorative fountains for dachas are presented in the photo below:

Submersible

It is much easier to choose a submersible garden fountain for a summer cottage, which is not an independent landscape unit, but acts as an additional element of the water composition. A harmonious picture is obtained when using a submersible fountain on a pond.

In the process of designing a landscape design, you can choose one of two popular designs, which are conventionally called “key” and “stone”. The name of the fountains speaks for itself. In the first case, the “key” consists of a pipe with a nozzle, which is immersed to the depth of the pond in such a way that the main elements are not visible. After the water pressure is adjusted, an elegant picture of a gushing spring is created on the surface of the pond, indistinguishable from a natural source.

A harmonious landscape design is obtained by using a “stone” fountain, where a hose extending from a pressure pipe passes through a hole in the stone, and a stream of water flows from there. A stone fountain looks especially impressive at the bottom of a transparent pond.

The construction of the structure is not complicated. To work, you will need a disk with multi-colored glass fragments, a lamp for illumination and a bell in the form of an attachment.

Examples of submersible fountains in the country are shown in the photo:

Fountain with waterfall

Landscaping techniques using water know no boundaries. Submersible fountains create a backdrop for visual contemplation; cascade structures will help you enjoy the murmur of water. Combined structures, where a fountain and a waterfall are combined in one object, will become a worthy element of landscape design.

The principle of operation is not complicated: water, rising up the pipe, forms a stream that falls down a cascade of stones. They can be replaced by other decorative elements arranged in steps.

The following photos will not leave anyone indifferent and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the exquisite picture of landscape design, which includes a waterfall fountain:

A fountain is a garden decoration and an element of landscape design.

25.02.2014

A fountain is a garden decoration and an element of landscape design.

Water is one of the elements that beckons and fascinates, attracts and frightens, calms and excites. Unfortunately, people do not always carefully handle the greatest gifts of nature, and water sources are no exception. But despite everything, since ancient times humanity has sought to locate its settlements near sources of life-giving moisture. Unfortunately, these days not everyone has the opportunity to have their own river or lake, or live near a reservoir or the sea. Therefore, people began to create corners with water surfaces in their garden plots. Today it is difficult to imagine creating a landscape design without a stream, or a lake, or a fountain. Therefore, private landscape designer
Anna Vinogradova will share with you information about beautiful water bodies.
Most owners of land around their home want to see beautiful landscapes. This desire does not depend on the size and shape of the site, its location and other factors. That is why every day the art of creating landscape design attracts more and more people. If previously most people were content with planting trees and creating flower beds, then thanks to the modern development of technology, unique objects, gazebos, figurines, slides, and fountains appear in their yards. The latter is not only an aesthetic decoration of the landscaped area, but also allows you to refresh the air, increase humidity, and therefore, albeit slightly, reduce the ambient temperature on a hot summer day. What do you need to know, have and take into account in order to get such a beautiful and coveted water body? Nowadays, creating a fountain
, like other water features, is a relatively simple process.
While in the 16th century in Europe, fountains were considered a miracle and the highest level of craftsmanship. In those days, the luxury of enjoying these objects was available only to titled persons from the richest families. Only a select few, architects, could “build” fountains, and this was considered the highest skill in creating landscape design
.
Like most landscaping work, the creation of a water feature should begin with design. The ideal option would be if communication between the site owner, landscape designer and architect begins at the site selection stage or at least before the construction of buildings. However, most often you have to work with areas that already have a house, and possibly part of the landscape. Of course, it is advisable to entrust all the work to the Landscape Design
“Gardens from Vinogradova”, then you will be confident in the result, but if you wish, you can try to create a fountain yourself.
When starting to design a fountain, you need to take into account the overall style of your yard, especially the appearance of your main structure. When choosing a place to install a water feature, take into account the need to arrange communications. It is very important to correctly calculate the diameter of the pipes and the power of the engine, which will help the movement of water flows. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of one or more bowls and reservoirs, because the fountain can be either simple or multi-tiered. The easiest option for creating a fountain is to purchase a “pool” made of polymer fiber and place it in a pre-prepared pit. Then you can lay out the bottom and sides of the tank with tiles or mosaics to look like natural stone. We recommend decorating the sides where they meet the ground surface with natural materials and planting various plants around them. Nowadays, you can find bowls of various shapes and sizes in stores; you can even order the base of the pool to be made according to your wishes. This option for creating a pool can be either budget or more expensive. The second option for creating a fountain is more labor-intensive and often requires significant financial costs. By choosing this option, you can get an absolutely unique and inimitable element of landscape design. Depending on your wishes, streams of water can shoot out of the statue, flow down the wall, or fall from bowls of different sizes. Creating a landscape design
with such an element involves the use of concrete, stone, marble, plaster, metals and so on.
The choice of material depends on the overall style of landscaping and the type of landscape design chosen. Elements can be made to order, and the lower bowl can be built directly on site using liquid rubber, natural stone or concrete. Landscape Design
“Gardens from Vinogradova” talked
about how to create a base from a pond To create a more unique look, the fountain can be equipped with lighting. However, it is better to trust the supply of electricity to professionals, since in combination with water it can be life-threatening. Regardless of the type of fountain you choose, you need to take care of the pump; pay attention to its service life, the minimum of which is 25 thousand hours. If your pump does not have filters, take care of additional equipment, since the ingress of leaves and other debris can ruin the “heart” of your fountain. If your fountain is not equipped with water level sensors, we recommend regularly monitoring the filling of the bowls. During the hot season, water actively evaporates, and if the level is insufficient, the main reservoir system may fail. In small fountains, the pump is usually mounted directly inside the bowl, while when “building” multi-level systems or if your fountain occupies a large area with several groups of nozzles, which requires the use of a more powerful pump, it can be located away from the “bowl” " To do this, it is advisable to equip a special technical well, which will simplify the maintenance of the mechanism and also ensure its safety in winter. The overall impression of your water source will depend not only on the shapes and the object itself, but also on the jets. The shape, height, and “configuration” of water flows depend on the nozzles. Today, construction supermarkets and specialized stores sell sets of several types of attachments. In addition to them, you can purchase a unit that allows you to program both the water supply and the backlight. Before installing the systems, carefully read the instructions, or invite professionals. Fountains, like other water features, require specialized care. In winter, the water from the bowls must be removed, then it is advisable to dry the surface and cover it with awnings or covers. This will extend the life of your refreshing oasis. Also make sure that there is no liquid left in the pipes. It is advisable to dismantle the pump, carry out maintenance and place it in a cool but dry room. If the device cannot be removed, carry out inspection and maintenance on site, then cover it with a cover. For ease of maintenance of the fountain, it is necessary to provide for many nuances, which only a professional can take into account. Therefore, we recommend entrusting all work to the Landscape Design
“Gardens from Vinogradova”.
Our specialists will help you set up the system, and will also offer you the creation of flower beds
, flower beds floating on the surface, decorating the surrounding area, as well as creating paths and other landscaping elements.
With uv. Private landscape designer Anna Vinogradova

Advantages of installing a fountain on the site

The key advantage of this decorative element is its impressive aesthetic aspect. A beautiful fountain in a pond at the dacha immediately attracts attention and arouses everyone's admiration. It's nice to admire the streams of water and myriads of splashes while sitting in the shade of a spreading tree. A well-chosen model completely transforms the site and sets the tone for the subsequent design of the local area.

However, in addition to its decorative function, a fountain for a pond in a country house has an equally important practical significance. In the summer months, sprayed water jets perfectly humidify the air, helping to overcome the heat. On hot days, such a device will provide the desired freshness and coolness. Constant circulation of water enriched with oxygen promotes better growth of aquatic plants and the comfort of fish, turtles and other inhabitants of the reservoir.

Beautiful fountain with decorations Source yandex.uz

On our website you can find contacts of construction companies with a full production cycle[/anchor], which provide all the basic and related services related to organizing life outside the city, including landscaping work: landscaping the site, planting plants, installing ponds, slides, alpiniriums, rockeries, etc. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.

Options for creating a design for a fountain in the country

There are quite a lot of them, you can rely on the classic version of the style, use the oriental, or rustic, or even avant-garde direction. Based on any choice, this design will allow you to create originality for the entire landscape design of the dacha site.

If you need to decorate a classic pond, you will have to use the same version of a fountain with gushing jets of water.

And for the decorative version of the pond, which has a free shore line, an exotic framing option is used together with ensuring the free fall of water based on a simple stream.

Technical characteristics and prices of individual types of fountains

When choosing submersible products for a pond on a personal plot, you should take into account the pump power and the height of the water supply. If you are interested in a small model with a jet height of up to one meter and a productivity of about one and a half cubic meters per hour, purchasing such a product will cost 2-3 thousand rubles. The more additional functions a fountain has, the higher its cost.

However, compared to stationary models, submersible devices are relatively inexpensive. The average price of a fountain with its own bowl made of artificial stone varies from 10 to 35 thousand rubles.

Fountain Jug with bowl, price - 27,500 rubles. Source podarki.ru

For a similar product made from natural materials you will have to pay several times more.

The main stages of arranging a fountain

In order to preserve an attractive landscape design for as long as possible, it is important to choose a convenient location and appropriate equipment for the fountain in your dacha. At the final stage, it would be a good idea to think about the decorative design.

Determining the place

Regardless of the chosen type of fountain, whether it will be located on the dacha pond or stand as a separate object of landscape design, when choosing a location it is worth considering several features:

The presence near trees and tall bushes is undesirable. Fallen leaves will cause rapid contamination of the water, but even worse when it clogs the pump. The second aspect is that the root system of trees can cause deformation or destruction of the fountain structure.
When developing a landscape design project, the location of the residential building and outbuildings relative to the fountain on the pond is taken into account. The water source must be located at a sufficient distance from the structures; high humidity can accelerate the deterioration of the façade and affect the indoor microclimate.
The wind rose of the region also matters. A comfortable stay near the fountain should not be overshadowed by regular drops of splashes reaching vacationers. It is advisable to provide for all the nuances at the initial stage of landscape design planning.
A completely open space is also not optimal for a pond fountain, especially in hot climates. The constant sun will strongly warm up the water surface and can provoke its flowering. Excessively heated water negatively affects the operation of the pump. The best option is when in the landscape design a place with variable shade and lighting is allocated for the fountain.

Each site has its own characteristics, which the owner of the dacha is aware of, and which should be taken into account when choosing a place in the landscape design for the fountain.

Selection of components

The most significant part of the fountain arrangement process, which deserves a separate publication. Let's look at the main points:

The easiest way to purchase a bowl for a stationary structure is ready-made, made of composite materials.
The required pump power and hose diameter depend on the planned jet height. A small fountain with a jet of up to 50 cm is equipped with a pump of 1000 l/h and a hose Ø 1.5 cm. When the pressure increases to 1.5 m, the figures are 3000 l/h and Ø 2.5 cm, respectively.
The functioning of a fountain in landscape design is unthinkable without cleaning filters.
The choice of nozzles that form the required thickness and height of the fountain jets, creating an attractive water composition in the landscape design, also deserves attention.
To make your landscape design sparkle with new colors in the literal sense of the word, you should take care of installing colored lighting.
Equipment that allows you to regulate individual processes remotely will help improve the operating process.

An organic example of landscape design with a fountain in the photo:

Final decoration

Proper decoration of the fountain will help create a harmonious picture in landscape design. Please pay attention to the following points:

It is better to choose one or two types of stones around the pond. A lot of variety is not required.
Plants are selected in accordance with development conditions. They must love water or tolerate high humidity well.
If you are planning a landscape design with a twist, when fish will swim in the pond, you should ask about their tolerance to the noise of water from the fountain.

The use of polyuston in the framing of fountains usually presupposes a laconic concept of landscape design, without unnecessary decorative elements. The object is valuable in itself and does not need additional decoration.

Installation Features

If you need a functional and durable fountain for a pond in your country house, buying a reliable model with a guarantee is not enough. The quality of operation of the device largely depends on correct installation and correct operation. To avoid mistakes associated with independent installation attempts, it is recommended to use the services of professionals.

It should be remembered that the fountain is connected to the electrical network, so it is necessary to think in advance about the method of laying the cable. The pump is installed on a special stand located at the bottom of the reservoir. The pump should not be placed directly on the bottom, as this will lead to premature filter contamination and the need for more frequent maintenance.

During the cold season, it is not recommended to leave the fountain in the pond. If for some reason it is not possible to store the device indoors, you need to periodically turn on the pump for at least a few minutes.

Construction of a garden fountain

Decorative outdoor fountains come in two types: open and closed. In the first case, new water is supplied all the time, and in the second, it is supplied cyclically from an open or closed reservoir. The second option is more economical, so in the vast majority of cases it is used. For its design, such a fountain for a garden pond will require you to:

Hidden or open water tank. Often it is placed underground under the fountain itself. For this purpose, they use a certain bowl or a dug pit, covered with a special durable film. There are also so-called “dry” fountains, when water falls on stones laid on the ground. This is just an illusion, since in fact the stones lie on a special mesh, under which the reservoir is located. The reservoir for a fountain in a pond is the pond or pool itself.
In addition to a container of water, it is necessary to supply an energy source to the fountain - insulated electrical wires. They are placed underground or, if the outlet is close, decorated with plant elements.
An important component is the decorative part of the fountain, which can be purchased in a store or made independently. It comes complete with water-bearing elements and dissipating tubes through which water enters the fountain and flows out.
The heart of your fountain will be a pump with a filter, the choice of which must be approached with all responsibility.

Garden fountain pump

A pump for a decorative fountain operates on the principle of taking water into a pipeline, cleaning it (often multi-stage) and releasing it into a reservoir through one or more nozzles. There are two types of pumps:

Submersible
. This is the most common option. Place it at the bottom of the water tank itself. Popular models weigh quite a bit, so they do not require any fastening.
Superficial
. A more complex pump that is installed at the edge of the earth. It is used in large and complex structures.

The main parameter determining the choice of pump is its power. It should be sufficient to raise the required volume of water to a given height, but not excessive. Excessive pump power will result in additional energy costs. Productivity is an equally important parameter that determines the processed volume of water per unit of time. Small pumps start at $63, while large systems cost at least $410.

Decorative street fountains are a spectacular element of landscape design, decorating not only parks and city squares, but also summer cottages and suburban haciendas. Modern construction technologies make it possible to create a fountain of any design and size, from mini fountains for a small garden corner to large structures equipped with lighting and music.

Useful tips before purchasing

When buying a fountain with a pump of a certain power, you need to make sure that it is safe to use. Products from well-known brands are marked accordingly, and a warranty certificate is issued upon purchase. You also need to make sure that the equipment of the brand you choose is serviced at nearby service centers.

You should not purchase models that can only be repaired in another region or even abroad. Before starting operation, read the instructions carefully to avoid unforeseen complications.

Small fountain in the yard Source artveiss.ru

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