Outdoor water fountains are currently the most popular decorative trend in outdoor landscape design, and it's easy to see why. These decorative features are not just elegant and beautiful, but they're fairly affordable, easy to install, and easy to maintain. Some new garden fountain owners, however, tend to forget about that last part: maintaining an outdoor water fountain is not particularly difficult, but it does require your attention. About once a month, be sure to clean your fountain and inspect it for damages. It may help to keep your garden fountain's maintenance in mind whenever you go outside to tend to your plants. You already maintain your garden well: be sure to care for your outdoor fountain too!