Fountains for the Garden - what a way to brighten up any garden!<br>Water fountains can be located in a garden pond, both small and large ponds.  You can also site garden fountains in other structures, water bodies and even natural ponds and lakes. The sight and the sounds of fountains for the garden lends a beautifully elegant touch to any outdoor space. The water fountains,with added filtration systemshelp keep the water clean, as well as providing additional oxygen essential for all pond life - fish and plants alike. <br><br>When selecting a garden fountain, there are a number of things to bear in mind. The main criterion is to ensure that the height of the water fountain spray is less than one half the width of the garden pond. This may sound odd, but you must prevent excessive water loss. You really don't want the fountain spray watering the surrounding plants! You will end up with no water in the pond. Another important consideration is the choice of water pump. For proper distribution of water, it is necessary to match the fountain spray with the fountain pump. Most of the modern fountain pumps readily available contain devices that adjust automatically with the height of the fountain spray. <br><br>Fountains are one of the best ways of providing a cooling effect in your garden during the warm summer months. There are many different types of fountains for the garden. Use your imagination when making your final decision. Often a wall mounted fountain situated near a seating area in your garden produces a pleasing sound to your ear. You could choose a free-standing water fountain with all its necessary accessories like a pump, container and pebbles. This gives you an option where you do not have the benefit of a pond to site the fountain in. Perhaps you have a small patio with not enough room for a pond. In this case you can still experience the therapeutic sounds of the fountain. If you reside in a dry arid area, garden fountains are very nice contrast to the dry atmosphere. The fountain will increase the humidity of the nearby air. It is said that the negative ions released by fountains, is good for the mood and concentration. <br><br>You can easily prepare your own fountain at home with the help of a waterproof container, a water pump and some pebbles. In the first instance you only need to invest in a couple of water plants. You don't need to get involved with fish at this early stage, make it easy on yourself. If you find you really like the fountain you can always extend it later to include a pond with fish in it. Place the pump at the bottom of the bowl, connect the pump to an electric outlet and cut the tubing accordingly to fit the container. Place rocks and pebbles at the bottom of the container and adjust the water volume as required to produce the sound. Always take care when dealing with the power source, water and electricity do not mix!! If in doubt get the help of a qualified electrician, just to be on the safe side. You can place water plants, small ornaments and statues to give it a decorative effect. This also helps to hide any tubing or electric cables and also makes it look attractive. A candle placed beside the fountain makes it look all the more attractive due to the glistening of the light in the fountain. <br><br>It is necessary to take proper care of the garden fountain to ensure its long life. Protect it during the winter months from the severe cold. To avoid clogging during summer and autumn, you will need to clean the leaves, twigs, and debris away. Avoid using bleach since both pet sand wildlife will  have access to the fountain. Fountains for the garden are wonderful assets and enhance the beauty of your outdoor surroundings.<br><br>Contact Mike Matthews at www.fountainsforthegarden.info.<br><br>