You are always looking for something to spruce up your yard. You might have put in a nicely paved sidewalk complete with beautifully colored stones. It could be that you have the greenest lawn on the block and you’ve already planted the most beautiful garden near your porch. Now it is time to think of something new to put in your yard that will really catch the eye of passersby. That’s why an outdoor water fountain is something to look into.

If you are convinced that an outdoor water fountain is what you need, then you have to know that that there are many to choose from. You want to pick an outdoor water fountain that fits the aesthetic of your home and yard. You also want to think about placement of the fountain and if you want an outdoor water fountain or outdoor wall fountain that you can highlight in the daytime, evening or both.

When choosing a style, you will need to decide if you want an outdoor fountain for your yard or an outdoor wall fountain strategically placed in your garden near a patio in the rear of your house. Regardless of which you choose, you can be assured that you’ll have fun shopping for the perfect outdoor water fountain.

You can choose between an economy fiberglass water fountain or something more expensive and made out of cast stone. Of course, anything made from cast stone or sandstone is going to look the most authentic; however, the fiberglass ones look very nice as well.

Outdoor wall fountains come in many styles, and you can choose anything from a small cathedral style to a small antique looking lion outdoor wall fountain. You can really enhance your home by finding one that’s color blends in nicely with your home. You should also pick a style that suits your own personal style and encourages a certain feeling you want to present to your guests. For a soft, classy look, pick something with cherubs or a simple elegant design. For the bold and adventurous, the lion head wall fountains are striking. Those interested in a more pious look there are wall fountains depicting monks kneeling in prayer as the water falls into a bowl by their side. A good outdoor wall fountain can have a beautiful effect.

Standard outdoor water fountains, or garden fountains, are made of the same materials as the wall fountains, only garden fountains can be far more ornate.  Some of the most striking are the tiered fountains.  These regal fountains are for those who enjoy a more formal type of fountain.  However, there are some very nice basin type water fountains and antique grotto fountains where the water falls from an ornate cup beneath two sets of arches.  

If those seem too formal for you then there are plenty of outdoor water fountains that are fun.  If you like animals then you can get any number of “spitters”.  Spitters are small statues of animals—like ducks and snails—that spit water into the basin or pond.  These are especially fun because they are generally made in animated positions, bringing a sense of playfulness to your garden.   

You may wonder which styles of outdoor water fountains are in vogue, but the truth is that you want an outdoor water fountain that his both timeless and suits the design of your garden.  If you look hard enough, you can just about find any design you crave!