How to build a fountain in the country
Sometimes we all want to say a huge thanks to technical progress, for the fact that because of him their own, you can turn a dull suburban area in Paradise.
Not so long ago, admire the fountain, in town squares or parks, but today, it is enough to build a fountain on the country with their hands and enjoy the lapping of the water at least every day. A widespread misconception is that its fountain is expensive and difficult, as a rule, so people think, not deepening this question.
The most important thing is to discard all doubt and safely to undertake the construction of an ornamental fountain in the country.
But do not just grab a shovel and start digging a pit. The most important stage in the construction of the fountain is the right calculations, the choice of form and materials, and for this, you first need to understand what are the fountains and how they differ from each other.
Submersible ↑
If we talk about the complexity of the construction, submersible fountain for garden is the easiest option with minimal costs. Its peculiarity is that the jet is straight out of the water. For facilities not required to install any additional technical devices, it is sufficient to select a spray nozzle to generate a jet, and fix the hose from the pump.
The water will rise into the air, and fall back. By the way, jets can be several, if allows the pump power, which we will discuss below. Experimenting with the nozzles of the rising water can create a variety of songs that will harmoniously fit into any landscape design.
Stationary ↑
They are most often found in urban parks and gardens. The word «stationary» implies the existence of fountain design different decorative elements, which play the role of source water.
In a stationary country the fountain can be used:
- Statues.
- Sculptural composition.
- Any items of landscape decor.
A device of this fountain somewhat more complicated than the submersible, but it looks more impressive. Especially when you enter the composition, the overall concept of landscape design.
Songs from polystar are relatively light weight and thus it is not subject to deformation and rotting.
Very stylish look composition of stones on which water is trickling. To do this in the middle of the boulder is drilled, the hole in which the hose is passed. Water source are not visible, and the feeling that it exudes stones.
«Falling water» ↑
It is a combined composition that combines a fountain and a waterfall. In this case, the fountain jet, lifting, not just falls back and lands on a cascade of stones, which returns back into the pond.
Difficulties with the construction of this fountain in the country a bit, much more difficult to achieve harmony that the waterfall and the fountain looked as a whole.
Of course, these types – this is not a complete list of what you can create on the site. Much here depends on personal imagination. You can even combine several styles, creating an original composition which will become a key element of landscape decoration of a garden.
Building a fountain in the country ↑
The type of fountain for the garden is selected, and you can go directly to work on the site, but to take up the shovel again before.
Folk wisdom says – measure twice, cut once, and for the construction of such buildings as the fountain country, it is very important.
Choose a place in the country ↑
The choice of location, as they say – it’s up, but if you don’t take into account all the nuances, the result is a beautiful Villa of the pond, you can get a stinking puddle with even non-frogs. To avoid this, you need to consider several important factors:
- Near the pond there should not be trees. Deciduous foliage will continually clog the filter and may even damage the pump. And the root system, sooner or later will feel the moisture and destroy the whole structure.
- Should not be placed in suburban fountain near the house or other buildings. Constant humidity and splashes, have a negative impact on the facade and Foundation.
- Prevailing winds in the summer cottage, too, must be taken into account. Placing the pond on the leeward side, into the reservoir will constantly fly all kinds of debris. In the end, most of the time, have to do cleaning, not to enjoy the view of falling water.
- Outdoor area, on which the sun shines constantly, also not suitable for a country fountain. In the height of summer, high temperature water will damage the pump, and, besides, it is faster flowering begins. Light and shadow should be evenly rotated throughout the day.
As you can see, pick up at the cottage a perfect place, not so easy, but it is better to do it now, when conditions can be created and artificially than to suffer with a failing and a rotting pond.
Choose a bowl for a suburban reservoir ↑
In this issue, much depends on the type of fountain and the size of the reservoir. In order to make the country his own hands mini fountain, it is easiest to use the ready-made bowls made of plastic or composite. In DIY stores you can find a variety of shapes and colors.
Not to ignore the theme from the summer mini fountains in a plastic Cup, you can watch the video
But if the country is planned a pond with a fountain of large size, then the Cup will have to do with your hands. The process, of course, will be much harder, but you can get exactly what they think, and not what was offered in the store.
Since the manufacture of the bowl, harder than setting ready a little later I’ll examine it in more detail. But the choice of elements for a fountain in the country is still not completed.
Select the pump for suburban fountain ↑
Unlike the country of a waterfall or artificial stream, where you just need to lift the water through the hose to a certain height, the pump for the fountain and push the jet to the desired height.
People with a technical background, it can be used to calculate the necessary formulas, and for humanists and fans of country landscape design will present several tables that will help to make the right choice.
Fountain with cascading showerheads:
| Necessary jet height. cm | The optimum diameter of the hose. mm | The performance of the pump. l/h |
|---|---|---|
| Fifty | Fifteen | One thousand |
| One hundred | Fifteen | Two thousand |
| One hundred fifty | Twenty five | Three thousand |
| Two hundred | Twenty five | Five thousand |
| 300 or more | 25 or more | 8000 and more |
Fountain with a nozzle «bell»:
| Required the height of the bell. cm | The optimum diameter of the hose. mm | The performance of the pump. l/h |
|---|---|---|
| Thirty | Fifteen | Nine hundred |
| Forty | Fifteen | One thousand two hundred |
| Fifty | Fifteen | Three thousand |
| Sixty | Twenty five | Three thousand |
| Eighty | Twenty five | Four thousand |
| Meter and more | 25 or more | 6000 and more |
Fountain «geyser» type:
| Required the height of the geyser. cm | The optimum diameter of the hose. mm | The performance of the pump. l/h |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty | Fifteen | Two thousand |
| Thirty | Fifteen | Three thousand |
| Fifty | Twenty five | Four thousand |
| Seventy | Twenty five | Five thousand |
| 80 or more | 25 or more | 7000 and more |
Make a pond in the country ↑
Well, that time has come to take up the shovel. For pre-made markup dug a pit of the required size.
The shores and bottom of the compacted cotton with a shovel. Then again there is a choice. Outdoor fountain for garden can be done:
- In the concrete bowl. Then poured on the bottom of a drainage cushion, set of flexible formwork and concrete is poured a solution.
- In «lightweight» the Cup for the country of the fountain it is more optimal as it will not swim, reinforced wall optional. For this, the bottom is filled with gravel mixed with sand, and the whole pit was covered with a dense polyethylene. Stacked film is fixed on the banks of stones them and lined the bottom. Bowl ready and it must be filled with water and check for leaks.
On the bottom of the reservoir fit the pump. They usually have a decent weight, and there is no need to fix it. On the outlet hose of the pump is worn spray nozzle, and that it must be firmly set in the desired position.
Some models of pumps for the fountain are in the country for sale complete with special spacers, but if not, you can just pinch the hose a few rocks, but in such a way that it is not pressed, and nothing to interfere with the free passage of water.
Before you start decorating, the pump need to check and adjust the fountain.
Decorating country fountain ↑
In this issue there is virtually no limit. Complete freedom of imagination. But if for the fountain cottage was selected compositions from Polyresin, it does not need additional decorating. These fountains more concise and less demanding in care.
And creating a reservoir with a claim to naturalness, is to follow a few simple rules:
- The country rocks in the fountain should be one, maximum two nation. In nature there are no locations with a conglomeration of stones of different colors and shapes.
- Plants for the fountain should be selected carefully. They should not be afraid of falling jets of water. It is better not to use bright coastal colors, and give preference to those for whom water is the natural habitat of.
- If the fountain is in the country decided to settle the fish, they must quietly endure the falling water and noise. Some fish that live in lakes and rivers, get nervous when they hear the bursts.
Coverage ↑
In addition to plants, rocks and fish in the fountain country decorating often use colored lighting. It can be solar lights along the banks that day gain power and then all night give it, or a special waterproof fixtures that can be installed directly on the bottom of the reservoir. Such decoration looks very impressive.
You can use led strips, they are placed on the banks, emphasizing the contours of the fountain. The soft glow of the small led bulbs does not look Intrusive, but it is sufficient for illumination in the dark.
Conclusion ↑
In detail examining the question of how to make fountain at the dacha with his hands, it becomes clear that the difficulties are not so much as might seem in the beginning. And the presence on the private land of this element of the decor, will transform it beyond recognition.
Beautiful isn’t always a synonym for expensive and difficult.