Landscape Elegance: Garden Water fountains

Having a pond near your garden water fountain is no longer required because they can now be situated on a wall close by. Due to the various options available, it no longer necessary to deal with excavations, complcated installations or cleaning the pond. There is no plumbing necessary with this type self-contained water feature. However, water has

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Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary

Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

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Acqua Vergine: The Answer to Rome's Water Problems

Prior to 273, when the 1st elevated aqueduct, Aqua Anio Vetus, was established in Roma, inhabitants who resided on hills had to go further down to collect their water from natural sources. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at raised elevations turned to water removed from underground or rainwater, which

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The Basics of Herbaceous Garden Plants

An Overview of Containers Gardening & Herbaceous Plants. You will receive immediate gratification when you grow herbs in the garden as they can be employed in cooking sauces, soups, marinades and a range of other recipes. Though you may presume you have to get out and prune regularly with an herb garden this is not true, but even better you can kee

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Animals and Fountains

Take into account how your cat or dog may respond to a water feature before you get one. Your stand-alone fountain may be seen as a big pool or a drinking pond by your dog. Integrating a fountain to your property is a great idea, one which is certain to benefit your pets. Your fountain may fascinate birds who think it is a great place to cool down,

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