An enviable water feature is as easy as 1-2-3

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If you need a few ideas on how to add a little splash to your outdoor space without a lot of hassle or manual labor, then this post is for you. We’re not digging up yards or building pools here – these are jobs that can be accomplished with one or two sets of hands.

Begin by choosing your vessel of choice. Almost anything can be turned into a fountain. Of course, bowls and urns of all kinds are obvious choices, but so are statuary and earthy, organic pieces.

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Petrified Wood Fountain
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Gurgling Madura Bowl
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Lava Stone Bowl
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Madura Bowl
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Clam Shell

After you’ve chosen your piece, then decide if the water will be contained within the fountain, or flow over. As you might have guessed, a water feature where the water is contained is the easier option. All you need to do is drill a hole for the pump chord, put in the pump, seal the hole and voilà.

If the water will flow out and over, then you’ll need a few more supplies. Specifically, it will require a plastic box, bricks or cinder blocks, plastic grating, decorative stone or the like, and access to an electrical outlet. Installation here is little trickier, but still manageable.

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Iron Bowl and Flagstone
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Pyramid Fountain

If you choose to go this route then please come visit us – we’re happy to walk you through the process or refer you to one of our trusted landscape designers.