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
Modern Water Fountains And Public Policy
In February 2014, a charge on sugar-sweetened beverages was enacted in Berkley, CA, making it the first city in the United States to submit such a law. The tax is thought to minimize sugary drink consumption and enhance the consumption of healthier drinks, such as water from fountains. First, the city conducted an analysis to evaluate whether peopl
The Benefits of Photovoltaic Outdoor Fountains
There are various energy sources which can be employed to power your garden wall fountain. While electrical power has been used up to now to run them, there has been renewed interest in environmentally-friendly solar powered versions. Although solar run water fountains may be the most inexpensive long-term option, the initial expense is in fact hig
An Intro to Herbs in Your Garden
Natural herb gardening is a topic that many gardeners are drawn to. These plants are easy to grow and have the appeal of instant gratification, as they can be used in soups, marinades, and other recipes. Though you may think you have to get out and prune regularly with an herb garden this is not accurate, but even better you can keep it going all 1
A Small Garden Space? Don't Fret! You Can Still Have a Water Fountain
Since water makes a reflection, small spaces will appear larger. Increasing the reflective attributes of a fountain or water feature are possible by using dark materials. Night time is a great occasion to draw attention to the illuminated, colored underwater lights in your new water feature. Solar powered eco-lights are excellent during the day and