Water features in the garden are beautiful as well as calming and peaceful. Including a fountain in your garden landscape is one of the best ways of adding a little beauty to your yard and attracting butterflies and birds.
If you have been dreaming of making your own garden fountain, now is the time to make it happen. You could have one done this weekend from any of these 15 garden fountain projects below.
A Disappearing Water Fountain – This is a unique way to add the relaxing sound of water in your garden. The assembly consists of an underground reservoir from which water is pumped before seemingly disappearing into the ground. But in spite of the classy look it offers, building your own disappearing water feature is quite easy. Details…
Cast Concrete Fountain – Are you looking for a small garden fountain that would still stand out? A concrete fountain is the ideal choice for you because you have full control over its size. But the real beauty of this water feature lies in its structure, which is entirely made from concrete. You can constructs it in any design and decorate it with river stones or other adornment. Details…
Pyramidal Pots Garden Fountain – You do not need to purchase a beach front home to enjoy the benefit of backyard water. A simple fountain made of stacked pots can produce an effect reminiscent of lapping waves. The pots with rolled edges produce cascades that will amplify the sound and even form rainbow sin the right light. Details…
Ceramic Planter Fountain – A ceramic planter fountain is one of the most beautiful decorative features you can adorn your garden with and it is no surprise that they are among the most expensive fountains to install. But if you are looking for an ornate water feature to grab attention, ceramic is well worth the investment! Details…
Stone Assembled Fountain – Is your backyard looking dull after the long winter? Consider brightening it up with a small stone assembled water fountain. Building your own stone water fountain is a fairly straight forward process that allows total creative freedom for your garden fountain design. The basics of building a fountain are the same no matter what you use. Details…
Feng Shui Water Fountain – Water fountain add flavor to indoor and outdoor space and crucially, add the element of water to an indoor pace. The trickling sounds from the fountain are calming and stress relieving. To build a water feature that will soothe your frazzled mood after a long day go Feng Shui. Details…
Bamboo Fountain – Are you an urban dweller? You can still that small bit of outdoor an enjoyable, refreshing space even if it is only a small balcony. This bamboo fountain can complement your plants and flower to create a beautiful and serene space on our balcony. It is also among the cheapest and simplest fountains you can build. Details…
Backyard Waterfall and Stream – Love the way the sound of falling and flowing water soaks up the serenity that nature provides whenever you pass near a brook or a water fall? Well, you can have all that in your garden now! Simply create a rippling, rock lined stream with a one or more fountain as water fall in your garden. Maintaining it is very easy and you can use stone filler and gravel to maintain water clarity. Details…
Plant Pots to Water Fountain – Water fountains are soothing. Don’t think they are too big, or too expensive, check out this post which shows you how to make a wonderful fountain using flower pots. The design is customizable, and can fit any space you have. Details…
Vessel Fountain – This is one of the easiest ways of building a gorgeous looking outdoor garden fountain. This water feature consists of sturdy grating,an underground water proof basin and a pot in any style or design that strikes your fancy. Most of the needed supplies can be found in most hardware or plumping supply stores. Details…
Recirculating Fountain – Wouldn’t it be great to have the sound of water trickling over a fountain edge to greet guest as they arrive. Fountains do not need to be expensive or complicated. Jen over at the Tatertots & Jello decided she wanted a fountain in the front of her house after 10 years. She created a tutorial with images and diagram of the whole process which looks fabulous. Details…
Bronze Outdoor Garden Water Fountain – A fountain will always be a great addition to any backyard. In fact it is the centerpiece of many landscaping projects. But who says you can’t still make it stand out even more? Bronze sculpture can stand on its own as a centerpiece it looks way better with water flowing through it. Details…
Over Sized Pot Fountain – An over sized pot fountain in your garden is an excellent way to add beauty and rusticity to the garden. You’ll only need a few actual materials to make this fountain. Pot foundations can be placed anywhere and the whole thing is basically self containing so you won’t have to dig a large hole for a pond at all. Details…
Outdoor Copper Water Wall – Who said that all water features have to be made of stone or ceramic? You can create a unique look for your backyard using this outdoor copper fountain and water fall. The fountain can provide both shade and the soothing sound of running water to any part of your backyard. You’ll need a few materials and be able to handle the equipment, but the tutorial is detailed and easy to follow. Details…
Watering Can Fountain – Are you in hurry yet want to create a small water feature in the garden? Well a watering can fountain is as cost effective and easy to build as they come. You’ll barely have to spend a dollar of your money on this garden improvement project as you can use your old watering cans and pails to build the whole thing. Details…
Underground Solar Fountain – Building a re-circulating DIY garden fountain can be a challenge if you are on a modest budget. This great solar powered garden fountain combines the beauty of everything that is natural; from the material to power and a modern design that would leave your garden looking welcoming to both humans and birds. Details…
Mini Water Garden Oasis – A grassy fountain looks natural and is one of the best ways of creating a cool, evergreen, eye-catching patch in your backyard. To construct this soothing water feature, you’ll only need a pot, a pump and a few tools. Details…