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Considering buying an outdoor fountain but feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices? Here’s how to choose an outdoor fountain in five easy steps.
1. Consider Your Maintenance Routine. Are you the type of person who keeps up with the maintenance in your yard, or do you tend to let things go a bit? Take a peek outside. Are there weeds in your flower bed? That should tell you something. And if so, that’s okay. When you purchase an outdoor fountain, just select a more casual style in a moderate size so the upkeep is simple and minimal and one that goes with the rest of your yard.
On the other hand, if your yard is meticulous and you thrive on doing all the little upkeep activities to keep it that way, a formal fountain may be more your style-and you can go with a larger size because you’ll do a good job of keeping up with the cleaning, clearing debris from the water and the pump, and other tasks associated with a large outdoor fountain.
2. Highlight Your Personality. When selecting an outdoor fountain, consider your individual personality-or the collective personality of your family and your home. Are you formal and meticulous or warm, witty, and whimsical? If you’re the former, a traditional, symmetrical fountain is probably your best pick. If you’re the latter, you might love an outdoor fountain featuring frogs or a frog spitter, puddle ducks, or squirrels. Do you have a particular fondness for angels or gargoyles? They make water fountains featuring them-and many other themes that might match up with one of your collections or passions.
3. Think About Other Family Members. This may sound odd, but consider your other family members before selecting your outdoor fountain-including your four legged friends. Will you mind if your dog drinks from the fountain? If not, you might want to get one where the water basin stands at an appropriate height so he can easily reach it without jumping up. If you don’t, consider an outdoor fountain where the basin is higher and the dog won’t be able to reach the pool of water.
Do you have small children? Is there any chance they will climb in, on, or around your fountain? If so, you want to be sure your outdoor fountain won’t tip easily so your child doesn’t get hurt. You’ll also want to be sure the size of the pool of water in the basin doesn’t pose a drowning hazard, as well, particularly if children are ever left unattended in the yard.
4. Evaluate Your Outdoor Space. If you have a small yard or a tiny covered patio, you can still have an outdoor fountain. But you may not want to purchase an extra large fountain that overwhelms the available space. There are many outdoor fountain options, and there’s an option for every space available. You might want to consider a tabletop fountain to sit on a small ornate table on your patio or a wall fountain that can be mounted on the side of your house. Either way, you’ll get all the great benefits of a fabulous water feature while still keep the fountain in proportion to the rest of your home and outdoor living space.
5. Shop Around. Don’t necessarily buy the first fountain you see. Take a look at department stores, discount stores, lawn and garden stores, boutique and gift shops, and online. Get a good idea of all the different options available before you make your decision-since this isn’t a purchase you’ll make every day and you want it to be perfect for your area. Make an educated choice and purchase at a price you’ll be pleased with, too.
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