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For The Sound Of Tranquility Add A Fountain To Your Garden
Written by Jon Kilminster

Of all the things that make up a garden, a fountain is one of the most pleasing. Whether it a hot summer day or a cool autumn night, the sound of water is one of the finest things to engender a feeling of calm and peace.

There's something about the sound which speaks to something deep in us. Any garden can benefit from having a fountain. It's one of the most enduring and alluring parts of any well-designed and planned garden.

Fountains have a rich history, and have been a feature of parks and cities for centuries. So bringing a fountain into your garden or your home, not only brings tranquility, but also a sense of history.

Traditionally, a fountain was a simple construction, where water came from a source to fill a basin. The basin overflowed and the water then drained away. But times have changed, and so have the type of fountains available.

A fogger (or mister as they can be known) create misty effects round the fountain. Sometimes they are sold as a single unit, and sometimes sold on floats of up to 9 units. The single units are the right size for small fountains but usually are too small for a pond. Ultrasonic misters create a low level fog that fills in the area surrounding it.

And the types of materials used is growing too. With the ability to purchase a pre-designed fountain for the interior that mimic commercial copper, tempered and glass wall fountains, you can benefit from the tranquility of water flow in a work of art!

If you hire an interior decorator, they may choose to have a specially designed, custom-built wall fountain: something unique. However, with many do-it-yourself homeowners and business owners, a more affordable option is to take a look at what pre-designed interior (exterior, too) fountains are available.

And don't forget a fountain for indoors. With unlimited possibilities available, table top fountains can add understated beauty or grandeur to any room in your house. Fountains are a worthy investment even for those who hesitate to spend money on aesthetics.

Beyond eye-catching appeal, you'll find that fountains have practical health benefits.

Cascading water reduces stress by bringing a sense of tranquility into a room as it engages the senses—sight, sound, and even smell. Research has shown that moving water can improve air quality by cleansing the room of dust particles and working as a humidifier.

One of the most common features of a fountain, if there is enough pressure, is a jet or multiple jets, where water is forced into the air under pressure to some height. This is among the more expensive options for a home fountain.

Early Modern English employed fountain to refer to a natural spring water or source, which the 16th century garden fountain might consciously imitate in a grotto.

But which fountain should you choose? There are many different types on the market and the type of fountain you choose will have a dramatic effect on the atmosphere of your garden.

Take your time to think of the effect you want to create. Tranquil or lively. Then choose a fountain type for the mood you want to create. Just remember that a fountain will add a wonderful effect for your garden, whichever you choose.