Advanced Landscape Systems
Landscapes, Water Features, and Specialty Gardens
Fountains
Fountains are a wonderful way to add drama to the garden. Moving water is soothing and adds moisture to the air on hot summer days. Fountains attract wildlife and provide a retreat for you, your family, and friends. The musical sound of the fountain provide relief from outside noises.
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Fountain Basics: There are basically three types of fountains, spray, splash, and spill:
Splash Fountains
Splash fountains pump water up through a sculpture and splash over a series of surfaces into a pool. This is probably the oldest type of fountain and has been around for centuries. The water inlet is frequently an art object which is the main characteristic of splash sculpture fountains.
Spill Fountains
Spill fountains are designed to capture falling water onto a particular surface. Generally there is no attempt to hide the source of water. No fountain heads are used. This is a good choice is the fountains location is in a windy area. The classic Japanese tsukubai or hollowed out bamboo rod trickling into a concave stone basin is the model of simplicity for this fountain type.
Spray Fountains
Spray fountains use water in opposition to gravity, often flowing in picturesque water patterns, sometimes the spray interacts with sculpture, or falling water.
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