We build ourselves: country fountains

Remember those times when you went to city squares or parks to admire the beauty of the fountain? Today, everything has changed and you have a real opportunity to equip a building that is magnificent in all respects on your suburban area, and you do not need to hire a team of expensive specialists to perform installation work. It is only at first glance, it seems that it is difficult and impossible for you to equip fountains in the country with your own hands, but you just have to delve deeper into the essence of the task, as you will understand - everything is not as expensive and scary as you imagined.

Do not rush to take up a shovel and run to dig a pit. In the construction of fountains, the preparatory period is important, which includes:

1. Creation of a settlement project.
2. Selection of the shape of the future fountain.
3. Selection and purchase of materials and components.

Knowledge of what these structures can be and what are their main differences will help to do everything right.

Classification of garden fountains

Creating a garden highlight should start with choosing its type. There are an incredible variety of such architectural delights. What kind of composition will appear in your country house, you decide, relying on your taste and taking into account the landscape nuances. The most acceptable designs of fountains for arranging them in the country with their own hands are:

1. Classic.
2. Geyser.
3. Avant-garde.
4. Mounted.
5. pouring.

The former are characterized by the presence of sculpture in the composition. Secondly, the jets of water are saturated with air, which makes the outflowing streams boil and foam. Thirdly, the water smoothly flows down the transparent glass wall, and the flow seems to be floating in the air. In mounted versions, water flows like a film, creating wide stripes and gentle waterfalls. In the last category - fountains, springs, streams, cascades, in general, all types of water moving into the distance.

According to the method of construction, fountains are divided into:

1. Submersible.
2. Stationary.

Submersible structures

If you look at the degree of complexity, then in the country submersible fountains are the easiest to build. Their main feature is that the jet will hit directly from the water. In such designs, it is not necessary to install additional technical equipment. Here, the highlight will be the choice of the shape of the nozzle that feeds and forms the jet, which is attached to the pump hose without any extra wisdom. The level of water rising into the air and the number of jets will be determined by the power of the pump. We will talk about this part of the home fountain separately. Experimentally, using several nozzles, you can create various options for the game of flows, so the pond will harmoniously fit into the design of the site, no matter how intricate it may be.

Stationary structures

Such fountains are the prerogative of parks and squares.The concept of stationary is associated in them with the presence of global decorative elements that play the role of a source of water supply.

When arranging fountains in the country with your own hands, it is not at all necessary to spend money on the purchase of any sculptural compositions or statues. The entrance can go to any items used in landscape decor.

To design such a fountain, you will have to sweat, but it will look like a masterpiece. It will produce a special effect if the composition fits perfectly into the stylistic decision of a country estate.

Combined designs

They should be considered as an alternative. In such fountains, beating jets do not just fall back into the water, but fall on stone slides, along which streams flow into the main reservoir. It will not be technically difficult to bring such an idea to life, there will be more trouble with aesthetic harmonization. The waterfall and the fountain should not exist separately, they need to be made one.

The proposals considered are far from a complete list of what fountains can be made in the country. You have the right to fantasize and create them at your discretion. You can equip a whole group of fountains, combining them compositionally into an ensemble that will become a key element of the landscape of your site.

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Fountain dimensions

“At first glance, it seems that equipping fountains in the country with your own hands is difficult and beyond your power, but you just have to delve deeper into the essence of the task, as you will understand - everything is not as expensive and scary as you imagined”

Before building a reservoir, you will decide on its appearance, style and, of course, dimensions. The size of the bowl should be commensurate with the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe yard. Agree, a grandiose construction will look ridiculous in a small area, to put it mildly. For such yards, it is preferable to equip small stone fountains, the water in which does not rise to the sky, but gently, with a sweet murmur, flows down the uneven slopes of the hill. Compositions in the spirit of country, stylized as a windmill or fountains, in which water flows from an inclined jug, will be good.

To build mini fountains in the country, it is more rational to purchase ready-made bowls. Today they are made from composite or durable plastic and are offered in a variety of shapes and colors.

Experts recommend giving priority to composite models. They are more practical and not subject to temperature deformation, so you do not have to mount and dismantle the bowl seasonally.

If you want to decorate a pond in the country with fountains, then the tank will have to be driven out with your own hands. In this way, you can give the container the intended shape, and not adapt to the proposed ready-made standards of synthetic bowls.

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Looking for a place

“The construction of fountains in the country with their own hands can be carried out in any style that impresses the household”

The arrangement of the fountain in the yard is a good solution in many respects. This is a great way to moisten the sultry summer air, a great opportunity to normalize the nervous system. Near it you can arrange a fun party. The bowl of the fountain can serve as a reservoir for watering. In general, beautiful, practical, useful. The construction of fountains in the country with their own hands can be carried out in any style that impresses the household. Regardless of the stylistic decision of the composition, it is guaranteed to turn out to be the brightest touch of the surrounding space. Fascinating overflows of water droplets filled with iridescent colors by the gentle sun will not allow anyone to remain indifferent.

When looking for a site for the construction of a hydraulic facility, focus on the presence of a slope of the earth and its degree.It is best to place the installation in a lowland. This will make it possible to saturate the surrounding air with moisture as much as possible and at the same time replenish the volume of groundwater. Do not select for this:

1. Too open places, as the abundance of the sun will provoke the blooming of the water.
2. Areas under the crown of large trees. Their roots are powerful and, sensing moisture, easily deform the bowl of the reservoir, breaking through the waterproofing layer. Also, the tank will constantly clog fallen leaves and fruits. This can cause blockage of drains with all the consequences that follow in the literal sense.
3. Location close to home. The walls of the building are unlikely to like excessive moisture.

Look for an area that can be viewed well from various angles. This will be the perfect place to break the fountain.

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Construction stages

Do-it-yourself construction of fountains in the country house will have to be carried out in stages. The first step is to prepare the tank for water, then install the pump and, if necessary, additional equipment. Everything will be completed with decorative works.

Stage I

The site has been selected, and it's time to pick up a shovel. According to the pre-applied markings, a pit of a given size is dug. It is very important to make its depth with a margin of 50 centimeters. This space will be needed for laying the drainage pad. The bottom and edges of the resulting pit are tamped with the pops of a shovel. Then you will again be faced with a choice of what to make a fountain bowl from. Concrete can serve as a material for its creation. A flexible formwork is placed on the drainage cushion and a liquid solution is poured into it.

 

You can use the light version. In it, a dense polyethylene serves as a bowl. The pit is lightly sprinkled with small pebbles mixed with sand. Polyethylene is placed on top of such drainage. Along the bottom and "shores" it is fixed with stones. The finished bowl is filled with water to check the tightness. It is important to use only river stones in a lightweight bowl. They do not have sharp corners that can damage the film.

Stage II

The next step in creating fountains in the country will be the installation and launch of their "heart" - the pumping system. To ensure a continuous flow of water, a powerful device is required, so the success of the entire event as a whole depends on the correct choice of it.

The principle of operation of the system is as follows: water is ejected under pressure through a nozzle, collecting in a bowl. From there, it enters the drain hole and returns to the pipeline, where it again undergoes double cleaning. Clean water enters the pump. For a drainage system in fountains, it is better to use sixteen-millimeter plastic pipes. They are durable and have excellent performance. Connection of sections of the pipeline is made by soldering.

The pump is traditionally placed on the bottom of the tank. This part does not need to be fixed, because it has a decent weight. A spray nozzle is attached to the outlet hose. This element will have to be tightly fixed in a given position. Well, if in the kit you purchased, a special mounting spacer will be attached to the atomizer. In its absence, the hose will need to be clamped with stones. The main thing is to do it in such a way that it is not squeezed anywhere. The water flow must be free, otherwise the pump will burn out.

What swings the power of the supply system, then its indicator will be directly proportional to the volume of the reservoir bowl. The receiver will help maintain the pressure in the water entering the nozzle. With its appearance, the supply system will work smoothly. The same device principle is ideal for cascade structures.

The final touch before starting decorative work will be to check and adjust the operation of the pump.

Stage III

The original design of fountains in the country with your own hands is also quite within your competence.. This is done in different ways, the main thing is to correlate your ideas with the available opportunities. What will help the fountain to become a key point of the landscape?

• Beautiful aquatic plants and moisture-loving flowers.
• Decorative sculpture.
• Pergola covered in greenery.
• Alcove.
• Comfortable benches.
• Backlight.
• Sand paths leading to the fountain.

There are no restrictions. They will not need additional decoration of the polystone structure. Such a bowl is initially concise in its appearance and is completely undemanding in care.

Trying to give the fountains in the country a natural look, use the following recommendations:

• The stones in the pond must be of the same origin. In nature, you will not find examples of a heap of multi-colored and multi-format monoliths.
• Plants planted around the fountain should not be affected by water jets.
• If you plan to settle fish in the resulting pond, then choose varieties that will calmly respond to the sound of falling water. Flocks rushing about in panic will not cause relaxation.

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We illuminate the fountains in the country with our own hands

Exotic plants, colored fish, unusual stones - all this is great, but the decor of the fountain will never be complete if you do not take care of its illumination. It should be as cheerful and colorful as the sun. Lighting fixtures must be designed for permanent exposure to a humid environment. Solar-powered lights can be installed along the perimeter of the zone, and bottom or floating lights can be lowered into the tank itself. Such a light decor will look incredibly impressive.

LED strips are suitable for design purposes. It is good to emphasize the contours of the fountain bowl with them. Small bulbs give an unobtrusive light of low intensity, but it is quite enough to see the beauty of the structure.

Conclusion

As you can see, building beautiful fountains in the country with your own hands is a completely feasible task. So the eyes were afraid in vain. The desire to become the owner of such a magnificent element of landscape decor works wonders. Yes, and beauty, in this case, is not at all a synonym for high cost, so that's it!

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