Garden Fountain Ideas

Adding a fountain to your garden will help create a soothing atmosphere and add an attractive design feature. Fountains can be made from most materials. You need only a weather-tolerant item to serve as a water reservoir and a pump to move the water.

Pottery
- Pottery pieces including urns and bowls are long-time favorite garden fountain materials among landscapers. Use a single pottery piece to create a fountain, or several pieces of pottery to make a multi-dimensional fountain with many levels.
Rocks
- Natural rocks and stone help create beautiful garden fountains that withstand the elements. Leave stones stacked in a natural formation, or arrange rock and stone in a desired tiered pattern, to create a rigid backdrop for a fountain with single or multiple spill points. Rotating marble spheres, color-coordinated sandstone brick walls and smooth granite waterfalls are also options for outdoor fountains made of natural materials.
Wood
- Wood is a strong, sturdy choice for creating both rustic and sleek-looking fountains in your garden. Wood mills and barrels look great as reservoirs for county-themed gardens. Bamboo pieces, whether used as a reservoir or spout, lend an Asian feel. If you use wood as a material in an outdoor fountain or garden fixture, be sure to treat it so that it is protected from the elements.

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