A garden waterfall fountain can really bring a garden to life. Plus the sound of falling water has a very serene and calming effect. When considering various options, you will want to look for a garden waterfall fountain made from high quality materials, with a realistic finish and texture. You may also want to consider a potential theme when selecting a particular style, finish and texture.

Installing a Garden Waterfall Fountain

Most garden waterfall fountains are completely self contained with a water reservoir, require no plumbing and are easy to install. They do, however, typically require access to an electrical outlet. An internal pump recycles the water within the garden waterfall fountain. If you don't want to worry about using long electrical cords, you may want to consider a solar garden water fountain. Solar fountains run purely on solar energy with no need for electricity. Some solar fountain pumps even have a built-in battery back-up, which kicks-in when direct sunlight is blocked by clouds or a shadow, or during the night.

Garden Waterfall Fountain Varieties

There are many forms of garden waterfall fountains such as multi-tiered fountains, barrel fountains and wall fountains. A cascading waterfall is a very popular design with water falling from stone to stone at different levels before falling into a reservoir. Barrel fountains can be very appealing with some constructed of recycled wine barrels that can even incorporate a cascading waterfall using multiple barrels. Barrel fountains can also be used for growing water plants, and a bamboo water spout adds additional natural beautiful. Wall fountains produce lower water sprays and are therefore perfect for small spaces.

The Sights and Sounds of Rocks

Rocks are an important component to consider when designing your garden waterfall fountain. Rocks are an important visual aspect of the waterfall itself, and they also determine the flow and speed of the water, as well as the sound. Rocks and stones can be used as edges for the actual waterfall itself, and can also hold down the lining of a waterfall. Gravel and pebbles are great for lining the base of a waterfall in conjunction with sand, while larger rocks are less prone to algae. It is probably best to use an assortment of rocks in addition to gravel so that you won't have an issue with algae, and can enjoy a garden waterfall fountain that is very aesthetically pleasing, along with providing the pleasant sounds of moving water.