Growing up I remember having a small backyard that me and my siblings would play around in. There wasn’t much space – but we made do with what we had. The older we got the less we used it. Instead we focused on hanging at the mall with our friends or going to see a movie. When this happened my parents decided to make use of the space that they had in the yard.
They transformed what was once a boring yard and turned it into a soothing garden. With limited amount of space they were able to purchase patio furniture, add a few flowers, and plant some bushes around it. One of the best additions that they made was the tabletop solar fountain.
These types of fountains are a perfect decoration piece and an accent to any deck or patio. They are designed to be small and medium in size. Though they do not take up much space they help to provide a soothing sound that will relax people and create a comfortable ambience. For between $30 to $200 you can purchase something beautiful and unique.
Design
The great thing about these is that they are made from materials that look earthy and natural. Choose one that is made using stone, copper, ceramic, glass, or stainless steel. They can be as natural or as modern as you would like them to be. Most people prefer the slate or ceramic plates that have the copper tubing running down from it.
If you wish to be even more unique and to match the plant life surrounding the patio than you can choose one that is made with bamboo flutes that run water to each dish beneath it. Bamboo is one of the strongest plants known to man and is very exotic to use as a decoration piece outside.
Size
These are usually between six to twelve inches wide and come with a basin or dish that can be two to three inches in depth. The larger fountains can be between three to twelve inches tall and are ideal for the much larger patio tables. These can last for years as long as you take proper care of them. The pump system must be cleaned out every couple of weeks to prevent blockage.