Guide To Garden Fountains

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By Cheryl L. True

Selecting a fountain can be difficult. There's a wide array of fountains out there from affordable molded plastic fountains to costly carved stone garden fountains. With this wide selection, it can be hard to find one that fits your garden and your pocket. Pick a fountain that enhances your garden and backyard, and will last long.

The low-end molded plastic fountains generally won't last long. Plastic fountains are hard to clean when dirty and they will have cracks as time goes by. They are cheap alternatives to garden fountains but this will mean you'll have to replace a cheap plastic fountain every once in a while when it breaks. A plastic fountain won't give you a long lasting centerpiece to your garden.

Carved stone fountains will last for quite some time and make a remarkable centerpiece to your yard. But they are pricey and may not appeal to your budget. Some also require a lot of maintenance and they are heavy and difficult to move.

A good choice for a garden fountain would be a mid-range fountain. These fountains are often made of poly resin or a stone and resin mix. They are affordable and will stand up to the weather very well. These fountains are also much lighter and easier to handle than stone while retaining the look and feel of stone.

Be sure to choose a water feature that fits your environment. If you live in a climate with drastic changes in the weather from season to season, you'll want a fountain that can withstand the weather or one that you can store easily in the winter. Stone fountains are not easy to move due to their weight and the changes in weather may cause them to crack.

When you pick your fountain, think about the pump and the water capacity. Low-end fountains won't hold very much water or pump enough water. The more costly ones will have a stronger pump which can move more water and will appear better. A fountain that pumps 5 gallons of water per minute should be enough to give you an appealing stream of water.

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