Large fountains

Stand next to one before you buy it

Photographs can't tell you how loud a fountain is or how big it feels beside a front door. Ours are outdoors on the yard in east Pasadena, in the sun, at full size.

Octagonal cast stone entry fountain beside an arched front door

What to judge in person

Sound comes first. Drop height and tier spacing decide whether a fountain murmurs or masks traffic noise. If you're on a busy street, you want more drop than you'd guess; in a quiet courtyard, less.

Then scale. A basin that looks generous in a wide open yard shrinks the moment it's inside a walled courtyard or beside a two-story facade. Bring the dimensions of the space and we'll mark it out.

Then finish. Cast stone tones read very differently in direct Pasadena sun than under showroom lighting, and they'll keep changing for the first year or two as the piece weathers.

Octagonal cast stone entry fountain beside an arched front door

Entry fountains

Octagonal and round basins sized for a front entry or a walled forecourt.

Estate courtyard fountain running in front of a Pasadena-area residence

Courtyard centerpieces

Larger tiered pieces with planting at the base, running all season.

Craftsmen assembling a large tiered fountain basin on site

Custom builds

Hand-crafted basins assembled on site when nothing off the yard fits the space.

Good to know

Serving the area
Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Arcadia, La Cañada and the rest of the San Gabriel Valley.
Power
Most large fountains need a GFCI outlet within reach of the pump cord.
Evaporation
Summer here is dry. Autofill saves you a daily hose trip on anything large.
Delivery
Large basins are craned or forklifted. Ask about access before you commit.

See it in person

Everything is on the yard at Jardin

170 S Kinneloa Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107. Walk the yard, measure the pieces, and mention JARDIN at the counter so the team knows the website sent you.

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