Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Make sure Your Winterize Your Fountain this Fall

Keeping your outdoor garden fountain in good working order for many years to come will require some maintenance before winter begins.

The most important time to do these steps is before the first freeze. To find the average time of the first freeze in your area, check this site… You will be glad you took the time to ensure water does not freeze in your fountain and cause it to crack, or your pump to get damaged during the cold winter months.

Outdoor Garden Fountains are commonly made with cast stone, fiberglass and ceramic because they are durable and lightweight materials that can be moved easily. These materials are made to withstand the elements but if it gets wet, freezes and thaws it can crack.

The best way to protect your fountain is to completely dissemble it. Clean out the pump and various parts of your fountain and then store away for the winter season in your shed or garage.

However if this is not possible due to size or weight, the following steps need to be followed ....

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1 comments:

Contributing Author said...

Do you have any suggestions on how to maintain a garden wall fountain in Arizona? I pretty much keep it up and running year round.