The days of low fuel costs seem to be behind us in the United States. I spend much of my day lately hoping that prices on shipping and fuel costs will level off and stop rising. To this point we haven't seen much relief. Each day brings new hope so we just have to try to wait this out and hope that prices will fall and we will get back to business as usual.
I do want to express a few thoughts on shipping costs. Lawn ornaments, statues, fountains and outdoor furniture are large and heavy items so shipping is a consideration. The policy at Lawn Ornaments and Fountains.com is that we only charge the cost of shipping to your delivery zip code. We do sometimes discount shipping cost when possible based on the size of the individual order. We call several freight carriers and obtain several quotes to your zip code to find the lowest shipping rate possible and charge the lowest rate. We do not wish to make money on shipping.
Please beware of websites and companies that claim that shipping is free, included or at a very low rate as they are attempting to mislead the buyer. Most companies that ship large items such as fountains that claim that shipping is free are actually just adding the shipping into the price of the item. They take the shipping cost of the item from the east coast to the west coast and add that cost into the price of the item. I believe if you do a little bit of comparison you will find that if you call and ask us to obtain a shipping quote for the item to your zip code and then add the shipping cost and the cost of the item together that it will cost much less than most of the sites that claim to offer free shipping. Many companies include the shipping to save time and work as obtaining individual shipping quotes does take time and knowledge however it will save you the buyer money.
We have a knowledgeable staff available to assist you with all of your product and shipping questions. We have been shipping lawn ornaments and fountains throughout the United States for over ten years and are able to secure some of the most reasonable shipping rates available. Please call 800-458-0445 to obtain a free quote on any of our products.
Click on the link below to view our Fountain catalog.
Fountains
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Where Should I Place My Bird Bath?
A bird bath is a wonderful addition to your garden as it will provide a place for the birds to bathe, cool off and drink during the hot summer months. It is also quite enchanting to watch the birds at play when they visit the bird bath.
To decide where to place the bird bath you will want to consider how much room you want to use for this purpose and whether you plan to be able to view the bath from a window in your home. The benefit of placing it in a shaded area is that it will be cooler in the summer months for the birds however it will require extra maintenance due to falling leaves and sap from the trees. Many homeowners choose to place their bird bath in an open area to keep maintenance at a minimum. Please keep in mind that you will need to fill and clean the bird bath on a regular basis as birds do not like to bathe or drink dirty water so please keep that in mind when choosing the distance of the bird bath to your residence.
There are many types of bird baths available. There are small bowls that will attach to your deck or porch, bowls that come with a garden stake to utilize limited space in your garden or lawn, bowls that are designed to hang from a tree branch or more substantial cast stone, concrete or resin pieces to compliment your garden theme. Many home owners purchase small fountains as birds love running water and the sound is soothing to the homeowner as well.
Please click on the following link to view our bird bath catalog. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have and we would be happy to assist you.
Bird Baths - Concrete, Resin, Copper and Glass
To decide where to place the bird bath you will want to consider how much room you want to use for this purpose and whether you plan to be able to view the bath from a window in your home. The benefit of placing it in a shaded area is that it will be cooler in the summer months for the birds however it will require extra maintenance due to falling leaves and sap from the trees. Many homeowners choose to place their bird bath in an open area to keep maintenance at a minimum. Please keep in mind that you will need to fill and clean the bird bath on a regular basis as birds do not like to bathe or drink dirty water so please keep that in mind when choosing the distance of the bird bath to your residence.
There are many types of bird baths available. There are small bowls that will attach to your deck or porch, bowls that come with a garden stake to utilize limited space in your garden or lawn, bowls that are designed to hang from a tree branch or more substantial cast stone, concrete or resin pieces to compliment your garden theme. Many home owners purchase small fountains as birds love running water and the sound is soothing to the homeowner as well.
Please click on the following link to view our bird bath catalog. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have and we would be happy to assist you.
Bird Baths - Concrete, Resin, Copper and Glass
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Simple Guide to Fountain Setup
When your fountain is delivered you will receive detailed instructions to set up the fountain. We receive many questions regarding fountain setup from customers who have not yet received their fountain so we thought it might be helpful to post a summary of steps to setup your fountain when it arrives.
Single Tier Fountain Setup.
1. Place the fountain on a solid or firm and level surface. Level in both directions - left to right and front to back. Shim as need to make fountain completely level. Place the shell or bowl on top of the pedestal.
2. Attach the clear tubing to the pump with the clamp provided. Place the pump inside of the pumphouse and place the electrical cord in the grove provided in the back of the shell or bowl.
3. Position the shell or bowl on the pedestal and level from front to back and left to right. Shim as needed.
4. If the pump kit includes a restrictor clamp then attach to the clear tubing. Most pumps include a dial flow control. The pump that you receive is designed to work with the fountain that you purchase.
5. Remove any excess tape or concrete around the copper tubing in the statue or fountain finial.
6. Cut the clear tubing to the correct length. Tubing that is too long will cause it to kink and not restrict the flow of water. Tubing that is too short may hold the pump above the water and limit the volume of water that the pump can access.
7. Attach the clear tubing to the fountain top and place the top on the fountain.
8. Fill shell with water and plug the pump into a 110 VAC GFCI protected outlet.
9. If the fountain needs adjustment unplug the pump and adjust the flow dial control or the restrictor clamp until the desired result is achieved.Multi tier fountain setup is basically the same process as the single tier however you have more tiers to stack on top of the other. Fountains with round bowls will have rubber stoppers in the bottom of the bowl for easy draining.
Please click on the link below to view our fountain catalog.
Fountains - Outdoor and Indoor
Single Tier Fountain Setup.
1. Place the fountain on a solid or firm and level surface. Level in both directions - left to right and front to back. Shim as need to make fountain completely level. Place the shell or bowl on top of the pedestal.
2. Attach the clear tubing to the pump with the clamp provided. Place the pump inside of the pumphouse and place the electrical cord in the grove provided in the back of the shell or bowl.
3. Position the shell or bowl on the pedestal and level from front to back and left to right. Shim as needed.
4. If the pump kit includes a restrictor clamp then attach to the clear tubing. Most pumps include a dial flow control. The pump that you receive is designed to work with the fountain that you purchase.
5. Remove any excess tape or concrete around the copper tubing in the statue or fountain finial.
6. Cut the clear tubing to the correct length. Tubing that is too long will cause it to kink and not restrict the flow of water. Tubing that is too short may hold the pump above the water and limit the volume of water that the pump can access.
7. Attach the clear tubing to the fountain top and place the top on the fountain.
8. Fill shell with water and plug the pump into a 110 VAC GFCI protected outlet.
9. If the fountain needs adjustment unplug the pump and adjust the flow dial control or the restrictor clamp until the desired result is achieved.Multi tier fountain setup is basically the same process as the single tier however you have more tiers to stack on top of the other. Fountains with round bowls will have rubber stoppers in the bottom of the bowl for easy draining.
Please click on the link below to view our fountain catalog.
Fountains - Outdoor and Indoor
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