Why Resin Is The Perfect Material For Your Garden Fountain

When looking for a garden fountain with an organic, natural appeal, it makes sense that your first thought might be to look for a metallic or solid stone model; both materials have a beautiful gravitas and a certain cache. Of course, once you get your garden fountain home, dragging the heavy stone model to its appropriate spot in your garden might be difficult, and polishing and maintaining the finish of your metal fountain in the elements might be a bit time consuming. If you’re looking for a workhorse material with numerous benefits that will endure for years to come, you want to look for resin.



It’s Lightweight



"Marble dust," a special composite of marble and resin that gives the same look as stone, weighs so much less than solid stone actually would— and unless you’re trying to lift the fountain from its resting spot, the difference between a garden fountain made of solid stone and one made from marble dust is practically indistinguishable. Of course, just because it’s lighter than stone doesn’t mean that resin makes fountains too light; you don’t have to worry about your beautiful garden fountain blowing away in a strong wind. It’s sturdy and stable; it’s just easy to move if that’s your intent. Which makes occasionally rearranging your garden accessories to match the rearranging of your plants simple as can be.



It’s Versatile



Whether you’re looking for a garden fountain with the appearance of concrete, marble, antiqued metal or copper patina, there is a resin finish for you. Indeed, many of the most popular models of each resin garden fountain come in a wide variety of colors and finishes, allowing you to find just the right look for your garden or patio sanctuary. While all of these colors and finishes look extremely realistic, purchasing a tinted resin garden fountain allows you to choose just the right shade and hue, without worry of additional aging, color changes, or other unpredictable alterations to the fountain’s overall look and color.



So the next time you’re looking to purchase a lovely garden fountain, don’t go directly to the metal and stone fountains. Give resin a shot: it’s beautiful, durable, easy to handle and provides an incredible wealth of options for color and texture. Maybe the perfect fountain for you was where you least expected it to be.



Polly Godwin has been an expert on garden fountains since 1998 and is the owner of DesignerFountains.com, a company specializing in the highest quality outdoor water fountains. Visit DesignerFountains.com today for expert advice and quality water fountains.