Skip the garden-variety fountain and give your backyard water feature an aesthetic twist that’s guaranteed to make a splash.
If all you know about vortices revolves around weather or other forces of nature, here’s a twister that you won’t mind seeing outside your home. A vortex fountain combines the soothing sounds of a backyard water feature with the spellbinding figure of a waterspout. Housed inside a clear glass tube, this fountain is the result of a special pump that creates continuous whirlpool conditions, sending spinning water cascading from the tube. Most are outfitted with filters that keep the glass and water crystal clear for optimal viewing. Pre-fab fountains can be purchased and easily installed in a secret garden or become part of a patio hardscape plan—their unique design can fit into every environment. Want to dictate the look of your vortex? Companies like Atlantis Water Gardens in Denville or Premium Aquascapes in Bergenfield, which specialize in water feature construction, can work with you to customize the appearance of your vortex fountain, from glass tube shape and height to drainage rock type and color. No matter the design you choose, this garden accent is sure to make a splash.