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Soothing water fountains, pleasure to behold

Fountains at the Kingspost taken on 5th March 2015. [PHOTO: WILBERFORCE OKWIRI]

Fountains should be aesthetically pleasing and should factor in the five senses of sight, touch, taste, hearing and smell.

Movement is created as the water falls and splashes provide visual coolness. Add texture using stone or tiles. Selecting a mosaic pattern will add colour and pattern to the fountain to make it interesting. Place river stone pebbles around the fountain for accent.

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