Why Is My Fountain Water Turning Green and How Do I Fix It?
If your fountain water has turned green, you are looking at algae, plain and simple. It can show up as a light green tint, stringy slime on the bowl, dark patches on the sides, or cloudy water that seems to get worse by the day. In most outdoor fountains, especially in warm weather, algae is not a sign that the fountain is failing. It is a sign that the conditions inside the fountain are perfect for growth: sunlight, warmth, still spots in the water, and a little organic de
What Direction Should a Garden Fountain Face for Style and Feng Shui?
A garden fountain does more than move water. It sets the tone of a yard, changes how people enter and use a space, and, in feng shui terms, influences how energy gathers and circulates around a home. When clients ask me what direction should a garden fountain face, they are usually asking two questions at once. They want it to look right, and they want it to feel right. Those two goals often overlap, but not always. A fountain that faces the street may create a striking
Why Is My Fountain Water Turning Green and How Do I Fix It?
If your fountain water has turned Garden Fountains Orange County green, you are looking at algae, plain and simple. It can show up as a light green tint, stringy slime on the bowl, dark patches on the sides, or cloudy water that seems to get worse by the day. In most outdoor fountains, especially in warm weather, algae is not a sign that the fountain is failing. It is a sign that the conditions inside the fountain are perfect for growth: sunlight, warmth, still spots in
Do I Need a Permit for a Garden Fountain in Orange County?
The short answer is, sometimes, but not always. A simple freestanding garden fountain that recirculates water in a basin and plugs into a standard outdoor receptacle often does not trigger the same review as a pool, spa, or major hardscape project. But once a fountain becomes part of a larger landscape remodel, involves new electrical work, ties into plumbing, affects drainage, sits on a new masonry base, or is installed in a community with HOA rules, the answer changes