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| makeover, you may want to consider adding an | | | | stand up to the elements, such as cast resin |
| outdoor fountain to instantly improve the | | | | or brushed copper. They are easy to set up, |
| look and feel of the space. Garden fountains | | | | most simply requiring you to plug them in and |
| can be incorporated into practically any | | | | add water. Solar fountains are a popular |
| garden design, and the sight and sound of | | | | alternative to those that run on electric |
| moving water they produce can be marvelously | | | | pumps. These come with a solar panel |
| relaxing. Even in a small city garden, the | | | | attached, which needs to be placed in a sunny |
| gentle trickling sound of water has the power | | | | spot in order to power the pump using the |
| to soothe and inspire, creating a tranquil | | | | power of the sun. A bonus of solar powered |
| escape from the noisy world outside and | | | | fountains is there are no running costs, as |
| helping to wash away our worries.Outdoor | | | | they rely on a free natural resource.Adding a |
| water fountains come in all sorts of designs, | | | | water fountain to your garden, patio or |
| from those with cascading waterfalls to those | | | | balcony is a great way to create a welcoming |
| that include a bird bath pool, from those | | | | and calming environment, where you can |
| that spout jets of water into the air, to | | | | happily unwind and forget your cares. An |
| decorative wall fountains. There is a huge | | | | outdoor fountain can bring a peaceful touch |
| range of themes to choose from, depending on | | | | to your garden, transforming it into a |
| the style you're after for your garden's new | | | | sanctuary of calm and tranquility where you |
| image. Classical, Oriental, | | | | can retreat from the stresses of modern |
| Southwestern-inspired and contemporary | | | | life.Caroline Smith is a regular contributor |
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| available. A well-chosen water fountain can | | | | choice of garden & indoor water fountains, |
| become a stunning feature of your backyard or | | | | including solar fountains, tabletop fountains |
| patio, attracting the eye and soothing the | | | | and much more. |
| senses.Outdoor fountains are made from | | | | |