There are numerous ways to make small or larger amounts of water bubble, flow or trickle in a refreshing and decorative way. Fountains have been very popular for centuries and find their place in a wide variety of designs not only in spacious gardens but also in small gardens.
How to design a garden with fountains?
Garden design with fountains can be done by simple pebble or millstone fountains that do not require a pond. They go well with symmetrical arrangements, narrow streams of water or bell-shaped streams in quiet, enclosed gardens.
Simple fountains
It doesn't always have to be the typical replicas of traditional fountains, because other elements also ensure moving water.
Pebble fountain
For example, a collection of round pebbles is a popular base for water to flow slowly over. A fountain made of pebbles is simple and pleasant, and you don't need a pond system for this solution. All you need is a sufficiently large tank (€89.00 on Amazon) for a submersible pump. This tank must be able to hold enough water to replenish the amount of water that evaporates from the pebble surface on a sunny day. The size of the container depends on how often the system is refilled - a simple plastic bucket is often enough.
Millstone fountain
A large millstone has a great architectural impact and should therefore be carefully placed in a location where it will be contrasted by another eye-catching element. The water runs over the side of the stone and is collected in a container underneath, which is why a basin is not necessary here either. A geyser nozzle can introduce air into the element if you are interested in the bubbling effect typical of a fountain.
Integrate fountains into the garden
Narrow jets of water spraying from an informal pool can sometimes be very effective, but fountains are generally more suitable for uniform arrangements. Stone fountains fit into a symmetrical balance, such as paved paths, trimmed hedges and straight edges. In small, enclosed medieval gardens, paved paths often led to a central fountain. On the other hand, you don't need a lot of space to integrate a fountain into the garden: in tight areas there is almost always a vertical surface for a separate, wall-mounted fountain.
Tip
Not only the shape of the fountain, but also its nozzle influences the garden design, as there are different types of nozzles with different jet effects. A fountain with a bell-shaped jet can look very pretty as the focal point of a quiet, enclosed garden. However, in an unprotected, windy location, the falling water would lose its uniform bell shape.
