Garden Fountains � Different Components and Maintenance:

This article l run through the different components that make up den founta and how you can maintain y fountain to maximise the look and increase y enjoyment. Te are many different den founta on the market today but nearly all of them have the same basic functions and l require similar maintenance redless of how big or small the one you choose. Of cse the smaller y fountain the less time it l take to keep clean and maintain and if y den fountain has any additional features then these may require some furt maintenance. In this article we l start by look at the common components of the den founta and then briefly take a look at some of the additional elements you can get for the founta.

Materials

The basic design of the founta are the same, however, te are many different components of which they can be made. Some of the most common materials used are stone, slate and steel, so depend on the material you choose for y fountain l reflect on how much maintenance they require. For example a stone fountain l require very little maintenance; in fact they l improve with age and weat and look more authentic in y den. If you choose a more modern material such as steel then this l require a little more effort in maintain due to the steel l look better if it is kept clean, so a regular polish l be required. This be said it really is a very small amount of effort and you may need to do it only once every couple of months to keep the den fountain look good.

P

The p in y fountain l be a special one that is suitable for use outside and depend on how large y den fountain is l reflect the size of the p. It is essential the p is kept in good work order and clear of debris so it can continue to keep the water flow around the den fountain. On a periodic basis it is wise to switch off the p and give it a good clean to remove any debris and ensure it is in the best possible work order. When you purchase y den fountain te l be tructions on how to clean the p and how often you should do it, it is highly recommended to ensure you read this carefully to prolong the life of y den founta.

Basin

If you take a look at the den founta you l notice that they have a basin, this is the area of the fountain we the water used by the p sits so it can be distributed around the fountain. The basin l require fill dur the months we rainfall is limited to ensure te is enough water in the fountain to p around. Plus if te is any debris in the den founta basin such as leaves or den debris remove these to stop the p from clogg.

Additional Elements

Te are some additional elements which can be found on some founta and these can include lights or planters. If you have a fountain with lights it is likely these l be solar powered, if not then te may need to be cabl run to the ma in order to get power to the light and also the p. Before you purchase y den fountain make sure you fully understand the tallation process and any additional requirements you may need to get y den fountain runn.