There are more then a few good things about having outdoor water fountains around. When speaking to others about having these fantastic items there are as many stories to tell as there are fountains. Generally, the things people enjoy about having fountains installed outdoors fall into one or more categories that well demonstrate the benefits we may acquire when you choose and install your own fountain for your garden. The sight of falling water is one of nature's most beautiful displays. People flock from all over to see waterfalls, streams and rivers and the waves crashing upon rocks, cliffs and beaches. This fascination with water also extends to people getting their own fountains for outside their homes that can be enjoyed on a daily basis 24 hours a day without having to travel far and wide to see one of nature's most beautiful spectacles. A major benefit to any garden fountain is the sound it makes. If fountains were silent not nearly as many people would enjoy or seek to have one. The benefit of sound is also amplified because, unlike the sight of cascading water, the sound travels over a greater area and can be enjoyed even while you are in the house or otherwise out of direct sight of the fountain. There is something peculiar about the sound of water that makes people feel relaxed and at ease. Most people enjoy the sound a fountain makes outside as a primary benefit to owning a garden water feature. When you choose your own outdoor fountain keep in mind the shape and way the water flows to help determine how much and what type of sound you may get. One thing many people do not realize is the improvement in air quality that an outdoor water fountain creates. By injecting moisture into the air the presence of beneficial ions are increased. The effect of this increased air moisture can be felt even in an open air environment like a garden or other unenclosed setting. To many people this air quality causes them to feel more invigorated, less lethargic and some people even report increases in mood in the presence of water fountains.