Outdoor fountains can be traced back to ancient history of the mid east regions be it Egyptian, Persian or Mesopotamian. They were pieces of art adorning the vast expanse of gardens. Italians and Greeks started the concept of wall fountains in the form of complementing adornments of the larger fountains.
The basic requirement of any outdoor fountain is that it should be weatherproof and what can be more so than natural stone. The stone outdoor fountains include marble, granite, limestone, slate and sandstone. They can be used individually or in combinations.
The outdoor fountains can be in the form of large and small floor fountains, wall fountains or plaque fountains, and tabletop fountains.