A simple and inexpensive fountain – cost estimate around 12-15 euros or 20 usd
click here to listen to the simple fountain post
Close-up of the fountain in action.
The fountain shown here is not a strong water surging fountain although it continuously pumps water - just enough to create the soothing sounds of a small spring running on the rocks. It is a simple set-up and it was built as a focul point for the low long and narrow table that will be centered in front of the fountain.
Here is a pic of the first try – after choosing not to use the green plastic piece and opting to not have it just bubble…wanted some kind of trickle instead.
experiementing with the look - Bubbling up.
What you need to build your own…
MATERIALS
pump, pavers, bin, rocks and a plastic thing on the top (not used)
- plastic container with lid
- 2 paver stones
- rocks
pretty rocks found around
- pump
Testing the pump!
- plumbing stuff – tube, washers – used what was left over from my kitchen plumbing installation – cost unknown.
- small plastic container – drilled a hole in the bottom of a yogurt container.
yogurt container and tubing with some rocks
- water
2,5 buckets
TOOLS
- scissors
Easier to drill holes then to slice up the lid with a razor.
- drill or razor
Oh and by the way, the pump is electric although a solar pump would be ideal. Hope to replace it later with solar to do away with cost of electricity and outside wiring.
This is it from an aerial perspective....needing many more rocks to hide the plastic top.
Need another week of walking the dogs to bring home more rocks, will be planting all around the fountain as well….more pix coming in the next days.
If you have questions or would like more information, please leave a comment.
Happy balcony gardening!
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I think they are simple but graceful… not a bad idea to give your garden a unique look…
Thanks
I really want to try this now.. great post and ideas for making an afforable water fountain.. this is the inspiration that I needed!
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Gardening as been a passion of mine for quite a few years, I’m looking forward to putting your ideas into play next time I am in the garden. Thanks for the post