Fountains have always been popular for both public and private spaces as they offer a comparatively easy way to introduce the pleasing sensory effects of moving water to your outdoor environment and they are less labor intensive compared to other water features. Let’s consider more pros of outdoor fountains and some cons to decide whether you need one or not.
Pros
Fountains are versatile: they come in all shapes and sizes: from grand, three-tier fountains, to charming little waterfalls. A landscape designer can flawlessly incorporate the water feature into your existing garden design, making your backyard a serene escape.
Your very own fountain will make your garden a charming, relaxing place to spend time. It’s a simple pleasure to sit beside a fountain and enjoy the soothing sound of running water.
If you’re looking to sell your home in the future, a fountain or water feature can add significant curb appeal. A well-kept fountain is an impressive element to any home, and incorporating one into your landscape design shows you care about your property.
Any water feature can be a charming birdbath or serve as a refreshing watering hole for thirsty wildlife. It’s a charming sight to see birds ruffling their feathers in a fountain.
A beaitiful blooming garden with a traditional tiered fountain looks awesome and lovely and invites in.
A beautiful and chic garden with lots of greenery and bold blooms, with a tiered fountain is a lovely space.
A beautiful modern fountain of a wall with multiple faucets, a concrete tub and a matching planter with blooms next to it.
A beautiful small garden fountain of a couple of bowls with Moroccan patterns and pebbles in the upper one is amazing.
A beautiful stone and moss covered small fountain right in the middle of greenery is a gorgeous idea for a vintage garden.
A beautiful vintage tiered fountain will give a refined vintage feel to the space and will make it fantastic.
A bold Asian-inspired garden with a planter fountain surrounded with pebbles is always a good idea.
A bold small modern garden with lots of greenery, a large bowl fountain and matching black spheres to add an edgy touch.
A bowl-like fountain is a beautiful idea for many gardens and backyards, it doesn't take much space but it lets you enjoy the sound of falling water.
A classic tiered bowl fountain is always a great fit for a vintage-inspired bbackyard or just outdoor space.
A classy East inspired fountain with bold Moroccan tiles and vintage faucets plus a tray with pebbles where the water goes.
A creative and ultra-minimalist black bowl fountain is a lovely idea for a modern, minimalist or zen-like garden.
A creative modern fountain of a faux stone wall and metal shelves is a lovely idea for a modern garden.
A creative planter fountain with pebbles and greenery is a lovely idea for a modern garden with a rustic feel.
A creative rock fountain surrounded with bold and white blooms looks unique and adds a zen feel to the space.
A cute outdoor nook with a classic bowl fountain, some greenery and blooms and a stone pathway next to it.
A delicate fountain of a planter is a unique idea for a zen garden, with blooms, greenery and rocks around.
A flow of water fountain made of a faucet and some bowls and surrounded with greenery is a lovely solution.
A garden with grasses and bright fall leaves and a wooden take on the traditional Japanese bamboo fountain.
A Japanese garden with lots of greenery, a stone fountain, stone bowl covered with moss and a bamboo fountain.
A large and chic fountain of stone and with multiple faucets, with blooms and greenery around.
A large cool modern fountain surrounded with bold blooms and greenery is a fantastic idea for a modern outdoor space.
Cons
Depending on the size of your yard, you may not have enough room to add the fountain you want. don’t try to force a fountain in an area where it won’t fit. Try another, maybe smaller design, that will work for your spot.
A fountain requires upkeep. You’ll have to regularly drain, scrub, and refill the fountain to ensure there is no algae buildup. Keeping a fountain clean involves a lot of work, and if you let it fall into disrepair, it subtracts from the beauty of your landscape design. Of course, you can hire professionals to take care of the dirty work!
It’s no secret that fountains can be expensive. You can expect to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to purchase one. In addition, the upkeep and maintenance will cost money over time. It may be worth it for you, but just make sure you have a realistic budget.
Figuring out the logistics of where to build the fountain can be a challenge. It’s not as easy as picking one out and placing it where it looks nice. Installing a fountain may require a huge change in your landscape design, so be prepared for that possibility. These are all the pros and cons, what do you think, will you get a fountain?
A large tiered stone fountain is a very elegant and chic space, it will give that refined Spanish colonial feel to the garden.
A lovely vintage-inspired fountain going from a brick wall, with a large planter and pebbles on the ground will be great for a more formal space.
A minimalist fountain made of stone and decorated with lots of pebbles is a lovely idea for a modern or minimalist garden.
A minimalist zen fountain of two black vessels and wind chimes over it is a lovely idea for a minimalist space.
A modern and super simple fountain of a bowl with pebbles is very cohesive with what's around it.
A modern take on a traditional Japanese bamboo fountain with a stone bowl and rocks around plus greenery.
A pretty amphora fountain placed on large rocks and greenery will add curb appeal to any outdoor space.
A refined space with a large fountain with greenery and water plants, with statues around and brick pathways.
A refined vintage-inspired space with a stone fountain with a faucet, with some succulents and blooms around it.
A simple and stylish modern garden fountain clad with brick and surrounded with greenery is a gorgeous feature for outdoors.
A small and classy stone pedestal fountain will be a great solution for any formal or vintage-inspired garden.
A small and delicate fountain of a porcelain vase and bowls is a lovely idea for a small garden - you get a fountain that doesn't take much space.
A small fountain inspired by traditional bamboo Japanese ones, with a concrete bowl, rocks and some water plants.
A stylish minimalist fountain with a sleek and edgy design and several fountains in one is amazing.
A super creative dark green dragon is a unique idea for a fountain, it can be rocked in any Asian garden.
A super creative modern fountain composed of a metal wheel and placed into a pond will catch an eye in your garden.
A super simple modern bowl fountain with rocks on the bottom is a great water feature for a modern garden, and your pets can refresh themselves in it.
A unique and bold stone slab fountain, landscaping and pebbles around create a gorgeous look in the garden.
A unique vortex fountain will be a very eye-catchy and bold solution in any garden, it will make you wow.
An edgy and ultra-modern black box fountain placed on rocks and with shiny metal spheres next to it.
An elegant vintage fountain with a bowl with greenery on top and a large pool or pond for flowing in is a lovely idea for an elegant vintage-inspired garden.