Keeping Your Outdoor Fountain Tidy

It is essential to carefully maintain water fountains for them to perform optimally. A common problem with fountains is that they tend to collect dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. On top of that, algae can be a problem, as sun hitting the water enables it to form easily. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar

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Acqua Vergine: The Answer to Rome's Water Problems

Prior to 273, when the 1st elevated aqueduct, Aqua Anio Vetus, was established in Roma, inhabitants who resided on hills had to go further down to collect their water from natural sources. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at raised elevations turned to water removed from underground or rainwater, which

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Installation and Maintenance of Outdoor Garden Fountains

A crucial first step before installing any outdoor wall feature is to think about the space you have available. It is essential that the wall where you are going to place it is strong enough to support its weight. Remember that smaller areas or walls will need to have a lightweight fountain. You will need to have an electrical plug in the vicinity

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Historic English Monastic Gardens

There are not lots of traces or exact records of English monastic gardens left today. A twelfth-century plan of Canterbury presents only a vague notion of the planting and structure; it demonstrates the cloisters containing a herbarium and a conduit—with the fish-pond, orchard, and vineyard outside the walls. However, even though t

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