| Ever watched a water fountain whether it | | | | Romans had numerous water fountains in |
| is man made or natural? Ever took the | | | | their gardens and baths for all to |
| time to listen to the gentle gurgle of | | | | appreciate. During the 15th century of |
| water flowing. It envelopes one in an | | | | Spain the Moors introduced beautiful |
| environment of serenity, contemplation, | | | | gardens, tiled water fountains and |
| and reflective thought. It sets the | | | | public baths. |
| mood for relaxation in any garden or | | | | In fact, around the world there has been |
| home. Instead of using white noise, it | | | | an appreciation for gardens and water |
| is more therapeutic to use the actual | | | | fountains from ancient times. In China, |
| sounds of flowing water as it freely | | | | India, Japan just to name a few other |
| releases oxygen into the air. | | | | countries had and still have elaborate |
| Just watching a water fountain in of | | | | watger fountains which always goes well |
| itself soothes the nerves and revives | | | | with keeping a beautiful garden in the |
| the senses. All around the world you | | | | home or outside. |
| will find water fountains. It had | | | | In modern time, the only thing that has |
| existed during the time of the Egyptians | | | | changed is the time we take to |
| gardens around 3,000 BC. The Persians | | | | appreciate its beauty and allow it to |
| had elaborate gardens using water | | | | heal our mind and spirit. |
| fountains as irrigation. The Greeks and | | | | By: Marjorie Broodie aka jewelscorner. |