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Most outdoor water fountains often are not made equal. The still waters like the ones you can find in a simple birdbath, pond or a small container often provides a deep sense of peacefulness and reflection. Fountains however has something still waters fail to have; sound, movement and action. These things often help people focus their inter-mind to see what the big picture is going on all around them.

There are generally three different types of outside fountains that people purchase. The bubbling or cascading types are where the water moves up through a container and slowly runs down the sides. The spill over fountain where the water-flow generally runs out some form of spout and falls into a container or basin. The jet type where the liquid is forced up under pressure like a jet and falls in a stream to the catch basin.

There are also sub-types called disappearing fountain. This is where the water enters into the catch basin, it than spills over the outside on the ground which is generally covered up by stones and vanishes. In reality though it is flowing down to a hidden container that is under the ground after which it is pumped to very top again before it spills back down over the sides again. All 3 fountain types are easily converted to this sub-type.

The most versatile and generally the most suited for most people's home gardens is the bubbling or cascading fountain. They generally have a single fluid source located somewhere under the surface of the top container. These are typically made from glazed pots. The liquid softly bubbles on the surface and rolls over the edges into a bottom basin. These are great for smaller areas and generally only make a soft gurgling sound.

With spilling fountains the upper basins are raised and often smaller than lower basins so the falling waterfall will make more noise. Be sure to listen to them before you will decide to get this type. The sound may be quite energizing for people, so they are often used in areas where they are good conversation pieces.

Most jet fountains are ideal for big spaces where the sound is not distorted and will be heard from great distances. The stronger jetting makes these are very dramatic and quite inspirational to look at. There are also some small simpler ones which may be put in areas that are small that has jet smaller droplets for creating the same effect.

All of these designs have something in common, choosing which one comes down to personal preferences. Look at what area it is going to be located in and what effect you are trying to make. There is no wrong style, it is just some will go in a place better than others would.

Many quality crafted outdoor water fountains are special places that will relax and entertain families for years. If you are short cash there are several ways to build one that often look as nice and those from the store. You can search the internet and find many tutorials for building one.