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Garden Fountains: Outdoor use

Garden Fountains choices for a large yard or courtyard run towards the larger or "garden" fountains. The range of outdoor fountain options to choose from is large, and is limited only by your taste and budget. The two most common materials for these larger fountains is cast stone concrete and fiberglass. Cast stone is specially prepared and reinforced concrete, molded and finished in stone colors and textures. There is a very large difference in the quality of stone from manufacturer to manufacturer. We sell ONLY domestically (i.e. Made in the USA) produced cast stone garden fountains. Cheaper competitors will use inferior aggregate and not fully discharge small air bubbles, which show us as cracks in the future. This is also a reason fountains "crumble". If you purchase one of our cast stone fountains, your can rest easy, as we use only the finest materials, and expert craftsmen to create your water feature. Fiberglass is another excellent choice. It can be lighter, depending on the finish. Be sure to choose fiberglass and not resin, which is the cheaper cousin of fiberglass, also known as plain old plastic. Our sandstone finish fiberglass fountains can offer you an outstanding, rich and full finish without the weight or shipping concerns of cast stone. If you have a smaller yard or garden, or are limited to a patio or balcony, wall garden fountains that mount on the wall can still achieve the same effect as outdoor garden fountains. Choose a style that fits with your decor and desired effect. Make sure the pump is quiet and efficient. Our online store has wall fountains up to 36" high with all these features.

Garden Fountains Indoors

When selecting indoor fountains, don't limit yourself to just the common tabletop models. With the use of directional lighting or a strategically placed lamp, the dramatic effect of a wall fountain on an otherwise bare wall can be wonderful. Neutral, classic, traditional finishes of weathered stone, sandstone, or aged and tarnished metal fit with traditional as well as contemporary furnishings. Wall fountains and garden fountains make a great choice to add that "little something" that can bring an entire room, patio, or garden together.

Using Fountains Indoors

A very common question is whether fountains can and/or should be used indoors. The answer is a resounding "yes" in most circumstances. A fountain makes its noise with running water, and water falling across and onto irregularly shaped surfaces, and falling into the water basin below. This can cause some splashing in almost any fountain. We recommend fountains used indoors not be placed where any water can splash onto a slick surface or anywhere a health hazard could be caused. Also, do not place above any valuable furnishings or antiques that could be discolored or damaged by water. With a handful of simple, common sense precautions, many fountains are suitable for indoor use. Using a fountain indoors has an additional positive benefit; it provides a natural humidifying effect. Bring a little of the outdoors in, a fountain can be a great indoor design choice!

Garden Fountains

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