Decorative and trendy, having a
water fountain
in your garden can bring a real touch of aesthetics to your garden.
Between the flowers and the lawn, discover how to install a fountain.
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Why install a fountain in your garden?
Having a fountain in your garden can bring a zen and aesthetic side, between its movement and its noise that is both soft and relaxing.
But besides the decorative aspect, installing a water fountain in your garden can prove to be a real advantage for its biodiversity.
Indeed, in case of high temperature, it allows to bring a light freshness.
In particular by serving as a water point for birds that would like to hydrate or groom themselves to maintain the quality of their plumage.
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Cement, stone: what materials to use for a fountain?
Stone for its natural appearance
It can be natural or reconstituted, the second category being less expensive.
Its color varies between white and black, imitation granite or slate according to the tastes and expectations of each.
Thus, it blends perfectly with the other elements around it.
Cement for its robust quality
This material turns out to be both strong, waterproof and knows how to find its place among the roses and tulips planted nearby.
Glazed terracotta for an earthy look
This material also adapts because of its origin and its ability to become one with plants.
Wood to coordinate with tree trunks
For a rustic style that can change over time.
You can then choose to protect it by treating it beforehand or opt for a material that imitates it to perfection and whose lifespan will be longer.
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Zinc, stainless steel, aluminum or steel for a modern look
The metallic finish can clash with the rest of the garden and bring some pep to part of your exterior or draw attention to hide a duller or less highlighted area.
Plastic for sealing
In recent years, some models have proven to be of high quality and blend perfectly with the other elements of the garden.
Last but not least: plastic does not rot over time and is water resistant.
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Should a fountain be made with or without a pump?
For the spectacle of a fountain worthy of the name to take place, two elements are essential: water and electricity.
An electric pump
For a fountain whose water flows continuously, in a closed circuit, the pump via an electrical system is recommended.
For a good connection to the standards to the electrical network, the intervention of a specialist is a precautionary solution to avoid any possible accident of contact between water and electricity.
In order to extend the life of the pump, cleaning two to three times a year is recommended.
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The closed circuit is a system that is both ecological and economical.
A solar system
If you choose this option, the essential factor will be a sunny location so that the solar panel can play its role correctly and that the fountain gushes regularly.
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How to build a garden fountain yourself?
First, it is advisable to find the appropriate location and then choose the appropriate dimensions for homogeneity with all the surrounding components.
Then, place the activity of the shovel and the spade to dig so that the basin and the trench - which will accommodate the electrical sheath for the connection - find their place there.
Level the ground before depositing a thickness of several centimeters of sand, then rake so that the area is flat.
Then there is plumbing work, between the installation of the pump in the tank and the grid.
On the latter, install a hatch to access the pump so that it can be cleaned from time to time.
Finally, connect to the fountain pipe and connect the water outlet pipe to make the circuit.
Once the connections have been validated and the confirmation that the base of the fountain is straight and well wedged with cement or concrete (some models are in several parts so they must be assembled), it is time to move on to the decoration.
Between gravel, small plants such as ferns or moss and other accessories suitable for outdoor use.
Once everything is ready, you can launch the water so that it diffuses in a closed circuit in the space dedicated to it and admire the spectacle.
