Cobalt Blue Bucket Floating Faucet Fountain
Having backyard water features is a fantastic way to add special character to it. There are all sorts of water fountains, ranging from the love birds, to the dolphins, even the classic cupid fountains are still in style.
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Cobalt Blue Bucket Floating Faucet Fountain
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This High Polish Glazed Galvanized Bucket really shows off the illusion. Painted a rich cobalt blue the bucket just shines! This fountain is easy to setup and maintain. This fountain is bound to entertain both young and old alike!
Cobalt Blue Bucket Floating Faucet Fountain
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How Does a Dog Drink – and Why Is It So Sloppy?
Article by Ron Ayalon
Have you ever watched a dog drink? Of course you have, how could you not? Its like watching Shamu do tricks in the splash section at Sea World. Somehow, the darn dog seems to get water everywhere except in his mouth – and talk about backwash, ew! Dogs dont so much drink as they wash their faces in a slobber solution. Dodger is such a dog. Sometimes, when hes really thirsty, his owners have to mop the floor and towel his face – no joke.
Now, take a cat. Cats are so dainty and delicate. They lap up water with their tiny pink tongues, eye serenely closed. They carefully clean any droplets of water from their whiskers with their tiny paws and aw its just so adorable. India is such a cat. She is a Siamese, meaning shes extra prissy about everything – including drinking water delicately.
Process these images carefully, their obvious similarities: each is of a household pet hydrating itself, and their obvious differences: one is sloppy and the other is dainty. Heres a little something to blow your mind: the physics behind how those two animals get liquid from the bowl to their mouth is the same.
So, How Does It Work? To start out with, neither uses his tongue as a scoop, which is what was the previous accepted explanation for how a dog drinks. Each creature, Dodger and India, are masters of physics – or rather, their tongues are. It is a delicate balance between several laws of physics, namely that of gravity, that of inertia, and a few others that allow both India – a cat, and Dodger – a pooch to bring liquid to their mouths.
When Dodger drinks, his tongue touches the surface of the liquid, disturbing the surface tension, and causing the liquid to stick to it. When he brings his tongue back up into his mouth, a column of liquid comes with it. When the free-floating liquid column is at its highest point, Dodger closes his mouth before it starts to fall, therefore resulting in less liquid in one gulp. India does the exact same thing when she drinks – she just does it a bit more neatly.
It is a matter of hygiene that has bred this ignorance into our minds about the difference between the way cats and dogs drink. There is one difference perhaps between India and Dodgers drinking habits, and that would be – the shape of their respective tongues. When India drinks, she curves her tongue concavely, to ensure that only the tip touches the liquid, and no extra is splattered around anywhere or picked up. Dodger on the other hand, plops his tongue down in any old shape, sometimes concave, sometimes convex, and sometimes flat. It might make a mess – scratch that, it probably will, but he doesnt care, whereas India does.
Why Do They Like Drinking From Running Water?You may or may not have noticed some other sort of peculiar drinking habits that your pooch has – like drinking from the toilet or drinking running water from a faucet or hose. Though these have nothing to do with the physics of how dogs drink, it is another thing they share in common with cats. Cats and dogs both will drink from the toilet because it is cold. Some pets prefer cold water. To break them of the habit, try some ice chips into their bowl every once in while to keep it cold and refreshed. As for running water – it is not quite known why pets like Dodger and India like to drink running water – it is simply their preference. If your pet really loves it, you could think about picking up a doggie drinking fountain, rather than have to leave some water source running on and off.
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As you have taken some time to bring about a gorgeous garden, you certainly intend to make the very best use of it. The addition of an Outdoor Water Fountain is is really the right thing to make sure that you will be able to transform any garden into an exotic getaway. By way of just the right atmosphere in the garden, the tweeting of birds, as well as the tinkling of the water from the Outdoor Water Fountain, you are bound to find yourself as well as your loved ones enjoying much more time outdoors.
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Floating Blossom Swimming Pool Fountain
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Floating Blossom Swimming Pool Fountain
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- Spray height adjusts from 7 ft. to 16 ft.
- Kit includes a fountain head, base, flexible plumbing kit and anchor.
- Attaches to your pool’s existing pump
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BEAUTIFY YOUR POOL WITH A SPARKLING FOUNTAIN!
Spray height adjusts from 7 ft. to 16 ft and it attatches to your pool’s existing pump using only a pair of pliers. Installation usually takes less than 5 minutes! The kit includes a fountain head, base, flexible plumbing kit and anchor. Liven up your pool with an attractive sparkling pool fountain!
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A short history of roof gardens
Article by Andrew Fisher Tomlin
Wherever it might be roof top gardeners are a breed apart. With space at a premium I’ve seen meadows growing in eaves and roses trailing into the sky. In the most exposed spaces I’ve seen mature trees thriving and come across orchards and allotments in sheltered city gardens.
Its never easy growing up in the sky but you’ll be amazed what can be achieved with a little planning and a close understanding of what you have got to deal with. It’s harder than gardening on a ground level but boy is it more inspirational!
Over half of new homes being built today are apartments so roof gardens and terraces are becoming more and more popular and vital to the green environment. If you think its too much effort and need a financial motive then research tells us that a great roof space, smallest balcony or terrace can add 8% to the sales price of a house and 25% to the turnover of a restaurant!
In this article I’d like to just show you where we started creating roof gardens because many people believe it’s quite a modern phenomenon.
The hanging gardens of Babylon were probably the most famous roof gardens of all time. One of the Seven Wonders of the World probably constructed during the rebuilding of Babylon by Nebuchadrezzar II to console his wife Amytis who missed the greenery of her homeland, Media. We only have mention of the gardens from writings made 200 years after their destruction probably by Xerxes I around 482BC. It is described as having lofty stone terraces, closely reproduced mountain scenery with planting to create the mountain surroundings of Media. Siculus (Greek historian 1st Century AD) describes them as being 100 feet long by 100 feet wide and built in tiers to resemble a theatre. Vaults carried the weight of the plants with the highest at 70 feet. Gardening on a grand scale but still with a mind for weight limits!
The next significant point in roof gardens were the Roman roof gardens of Pompei. We don’t know much about them but the eruption of Mount Versuvius in AD 79 preserved almost perfectly a building with what we would define as roof garden terraces. The Villa of the Mysteries just outside the northwest gate of Pompei has a U shaped terrace along its north western and southern perimeters where plants were planted directly into soil. The terrace is supported by a colonnade on all three sides. This became a tomb for those escaping the falling ash. By careful excavation including pouring plaster into the root spaces the plants that were used have been identified.
There are other gardens of the middles ages such as those at Mont-Saint-Michel in France, The Medeci garden at Careggi in Italy and the Aztec City of Tenochtitlan razed by Cortes in 1521. One of the most notable roof gardens of the 17th and 18th Centuries was the Kremlin Place in Moscow, razed in 1773 to make way for the Kremlin we know today. Gardens were a great luxury for the Russian nobility and in the 17th century an extensive two level hanging garden was installed with an amazing 10 acres on the upper level with two terraces descending almost to the edge of the Moscow River. Again built on vaults, surrounded by stone walls and featuring a 90 square metre pond supplied by water lifted from the river. The lower garden was built in 1681 with another pond. Plants were in boxes with an emphasis on trees, shrubs and vines with paintings giving an illusion of visually expanding the space.
From the turn of the 20th Century one of the most successful movements and where the term roof garden was coined were for the theatre roof gardens of the US in places such as the American Theatre in New York City seen here.
The New York conductor Rudpolph Aronson built the first having been inspired by the theatres of Paris and the high cost of land! The Casino Theatre he built was the first to specifically include a stage on the roof for Summer performances. The most imaginative garden theatre was Oscar Hammerstein’s Olympia Music Hall built in 1895 completely enclosed in glass with a constant stream of water pumped to the outer edge of the roof to cool visitors and mask the sound of the street. Even then they were still using the rocky mountainside look and included simulated lakes with live swans gliding along the surface. The introduction of air conditioning and changing tastes meant these theatres closed down in the 1920s and one by one were demolished.
Now two gardens built before World War II have inspired roof garden designers over the years and continue to do so. These are the Derry & Toms garden in Kensington and The Rockefeller Garden in New York. Some would also say the Union Square garden in San Francisco is influential and indeed this has recently been re-designed to much praise.
The Derry & Toms roof garden opened in 1938 as part of the famous department store. It hosted events with nobility and royalty until the store went out of business in 1978. Now part of the House of Fraser group it was restored and has a new lease of life. The original garden had more than 500 trees and shrubs. This has declined as poor maintenance, age and drought have taken their toll and the planting has been simplified but is still a great example of what you can grow. There are three principal areas of Spanish gardens, Tudor gardens and English Woodland. The garden has been greatly changed for modern requirements of elevators etc. and the once prolific summer bedding replaced with lawns.
Some of the Rockefeller Centre buildings were designed by the same architect as Derry & Toms – Ralph Hancock. He was also a fellow of the RHS. The gardens are much simpler though with central parterres of lawn, trimmed hedges of privet, fountains and ponds just 2 inches deep. These were completed just before the Derry & Toms gardens. More elaborate Mediterranean gardens were designed by the chief horticulturalist for the site. What is most impressive is that 3000 tons of topsoil was brought up in the elevators!
From the early days of gardens designed for individuals and as public spaces roof gardens are now springing up everywhere and an apartment without its own outdoor space is rare. But we owe our smart London roof gardens to a long history of innovators leading the way to greening our cities.
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Since you have taken made the effort to make a wonderful garden, you certainly intend to make the very best use of it. The addition of an Outdoor Water Fountain is just the right thing to make sure that you are able to transform any garden into an awe-inspiring getaway. Through the right atmosphere in the garden, the twittering of birds, as well as the tinkling of the water in the Outdoor Water Fountain, you are certain to find yourself along with your loved ones enjoying increasingly more time in your garden.
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Candy Apple Red Bucket Floating Faucet Fountain
Having backyard fountains is a fantastic way to add special character to it. You can get all sorts of fountains, starting with the love birds, to the dolphins, even the classic cupid fountains are still in style.
Bucket And Faucet Fountain
Candy Apple Red Bucket Floating Faucet Fountain
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Yes, what you see is what you get. That is a real outdoor garden faucet floating magically in mid air while pouring water into a never-filled water container. This High Polish Glazed Galvanized Bucket really shows off the illusion. And this Candy Apple Red is a stunning color. This is a matching piece to our 5010 Candy Apple Red French Flower Vase Floating Faucet fountain. Together, these pieces make a very nice set for any decor. Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days. Regular price: 5.00 Sale Price with FREE shipping: 5.00
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Since you have taken some time to make a gorgeous garden, you certainly want to make the best use of it. The installation of an Outdoor Water Fountain is just the best thing to ensure that you are able to convert any garden into an exotic hideaway. By way of just the right atmosphere in the garden, the chirping of birds, along with the running of the water through the Outdoor Water Fountain, you're sure to find yourself and your family spending much more time outside.
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Poolmaster 54510 Grecian Floating Pool Fountain
Having garden fountains is a fantastic way to add special character to it. You can find all sorts of features, from the love birds, to the dolphins, even the classic cupid fountains are still in style.
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Poolmaster 54510 Grecian Floating Pool Fountain
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- Three tier fountain head
- Adjusts flow for heights up to 6 to 10 feet
- Adapter kit fits most pool inlet types and some pool cleaner inlet fittings
- Install, remove in minutes
- Easy installation
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Create a calm, serene atmosphere in your backyard pond with this floating Grecian fountain. The 2 fountain heads can be set for high- or low-volume use and are adjustable for water-flow heights from 3 to 10′. The adapter kit fits most pool inlet types and some pool cleaner inlet fittings.
Poolmaster 54510 Grecian Floating Pool Fountain
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Outdoor Water Fountains – Different Designs
Article by Chris Courtis
If you are into gardens and enjoy having water features to enhance the outside space then an outdoor water fountain is something that you will either have or something that you will be looking to add. For many years the fountains have been gracing gardens and the designs have become ever increasingly more vibrant with the use of colour and the materials. There are lots of different styles and choice of fountains too choose from and within this article it will run down so of the main types and their features.
Large
Now these are not for the average garden due to the sheer size of them, if you have a common garden then this probably would not be the best option for you. They do range in size and weight and if you really want a large water fountain then they can make a good replacement for a pond or other type of water feature if your garden is a little smaller. The measurements can be over sixty inches in height and width and they can weigh in at a wopping 60lbs or more, so if you are considering one of the large outdoor water fountains make sure you check out the statistics and that it will fit into your garden space before you undertake purchasing one.
Regular
The choice for most will be a regular sized outdoor water fountain and these range from the small birdbath style designs which are made of stone, through to the more contemporary stainless steel versions. Many of the fountains are superbly crafted and often will be turned by hand and this gives every one a unique feel and look. Very affordable and easy to install makes these a great gift for a relative or a excellent purchase to enhance your own garden.
3 Tiered
One of the best looking and most elaborate designs are the three tiered outdoor water fountains. Usually standing on a plinth with three separate bowls on top this creates a visually stunning effect and really demonstrates all the wonderful elements of a water fountain. The mix of the craftsmanship to create the exterior of the fountain with the constant flow of water encapsulates everything that is good about water fountains and will provide the garden with a stunning focal point.
Wall Style
If you do not have a great deal of space in the garden then the wall style outdoor water fountains will make the ideal arrangement. These are ideal to place against a walled area as the design means they are higher than but not as wide as the regular fountains. There are again with this style some unusual design effects to sometimes create a more irregular or rugged effect to disperse the water with ridges and bumps over the wall. The wall style fountains are made from a range of materials including copper, stone and slate.
Modern
Leaving some of the traditional elements behind the modern outdoor water fountains make use of new materials to create the contemporary look for the new age gardens. Generally, but not always these will be made of stainless steel or another like substance and this creates a superb effect as the water flows over the steel and shimmers in the sun light.
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When you've taken time to build an extraordinary garden, you definitely need to make the best use of it. The installation of an Outdoor Water Fountain is just the right thing to make sure that you are able to convert any garden into an exotic hideaway. With the right mood in the garden, the tweeting of birds, along with the tinkling of the water over the Outdoor Water Fountain, you are sure to find yourself along with all your family enjoying increasingly more time in the garden.
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Burgundy Watering Can Floating Faucet Fountain
Putting in backyard fountains is a fantastic way to add special character to it. There are all types of features, ranging from the love birds, to the dolphins, even the classic cupid fountains are still in style.
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Burgundy Watering Can Floating Faucet Fountain
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If you want to add a little style to your decor, this watering can fountain would be a chic conversation piece. It is painted deep burgundy and would look rich in any setting. Family and friends will be fascinated by the constant flow of water into this never-filled fountain. Its quick to set up and easy to maintain. Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days. Regular price: 5.00 Sale Price with FREE shipping: 0.00
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Automatic Pool Water Leveler
Article by Doug Hoover
If you are looking for a reliable automatic pool water leveler, I will save you some time and money by sharing a few facts about these devices. Right out of the gate: Stay away from any auto fill device that hooks up to a garden hose! They are constructed mostly of plastic parts that can and will warp or become brittle from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Consequently, they are susceptible to sticking and jamming, resulting in a pool overflow with possible flood damage. Secondly, the hose itself is a liability due to the likelihood of it weakening by swelling and bursting. Imagine this happening while you are on vacation
When you have taken made the effort to create a wonderful garden, you certainly need to make the very best use of it. The installation of an Outdoor Water Fountain is exactly the best thing to make sure that you'll be able to make over any garden into an exotic haven. With just the right mood in the garden, the chirping of birds, and also the running of the water in the Outdoor Water Fountain, you are guaranteed to find yourself as well as your family spending increasingly more time in your garden.