Easy and Inexpensive DIY Water Fountain/Feature

ByChas

You can make a water fountain/feature in your yard in just about any container. Great for ambiance in your back yard and it’s easy and inexpensive!

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You can make a water fountain/feature in your yard in just about any container. Great for ambiance in your back yard and it's easy and inexpensive!

You’ll need a container of your choice.

I am using my washtub that I have used for so many things - beverage holder, bobbing for apples and now it'll be a water fountain. You can use flower pots, stock pots, bowls, buckets, etc.


I am using my washtub that I have used for so many things – beverage holder, bobbing for apples and now it’ll be a water fountain. You can use flower pots, stock pots, bowls, buckets, etc.

Next, you'll need a Container Fountain Kit. The above one is mine from Walmart. It runs around $20 and I bought it at the end of the season last year on clearance for $11. You can find them on Amazon by clicking here for around $20. The one below is at Lowes for around $20.

Next, you’ll need a Container Fountain Kit. The above one is mine from Walmart.  It runs around $20 and I bought it at the end of the season last year on clearance for $11. You can find them on Amazon by clicking here for around $20.  The one below is at Lowes for around $20.

Follow the directions for putting the fountain together - it's easy only a couple of steps. It comes with a couple of different fountain heads that disperse the water differently. You can adjust the height, the way the water comes out of the fountain top, and the noise amount the water makes.

Follow the directions for putting the fountain together – it’s easy only a couple of steps. It comes with a couple of different fountain heads that disperse the water differently. You can adjust the height, the way the water comes out of the fountain top, and the noise amount the water makes.

Once the fountain is put together, fill your container with water, put the fountain in, and plug it in. That's it your done! Want to put your fountain somewhere where there isn't power? No problem, they sell solar panel fountain kits too.

Once the fountain is put together, fill your container with water, put the fountain in, and plug it in. That’s it your done! Want to put your fountain somewhere where there isn’t power? No problem, they sell solar panel fountain kits too.

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I left the bottom of my container empty for you to see the kit. You can get creative, add rocks, marbles, clear stones, etc. There are lots of ways to get creative.

We put our fountain under our gazebo. We eat outside a lot when the weather is nice and enjoy the sound of the fountain. We recently had a friend tell us the sound was relaxing and was putting them to sleep.

We put our fountain under our gazebo. We eat outside a lot when the weather is nice and enjoy the sound of the fountain. We recently had a friend tell us the sound was relaxing and was putting them to sleep.

Hope you have fun building your fountain too!

Hope you have fun building your fountain too!

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This fountain was so easy to create. The washtub is my grandparents but you could easily use a flower pot. I bought a fountain kit at Walmart and now I have a nice fountain on my patio. You can find the full tutorial here - Easy and Inexpensive Water Fountain/Feature
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Easy and Inexpensive DIY Water Fountain/Feature

Learn how to make an inexpensive DIY water fountain/feature using an old bucket, or really any type of large container that you want to update.
Course DIYs
Keyword diy water feature, diy water fountain, water fountain
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 Water Fountain
Author Chas
Cost $30

Equipment

  • Square Wash Tub with stand and drain
  • AQUANIQUE Planter Fountain Kit

Ingredients

  • Wash Tub or Galvanized Bucket
  • Fountain Kit

Instructions

  • Follow the directions for putting the fountain together.
  • Once the fountain is put together, fill your container with water, put the fountain in, and plug it in.
  • Enjoy your new water feature!
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12 Comments

  1. Thanks for posting this. You make it look so easy to do that I’m inspired once again!

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    1. Thanks Linda, I have always wanted a fountain in our backyard. I have looked and looked at all the different fountains and they are so very expensive. When I found this kit I was so happy that I could make the fountain I always wanted and pay tribute to my grandparents at the same time.

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    1. Thank you Betty. I am so grateful I got my grandparent’s washtub and I love seeing it being used almost 3 full seasons of the year 🙂

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  4. VERY cute! This would be great for a bigger backyard because of the large size! I totally agree with falling asleep to the soothing sounds! Coming from The Blogger’s Pit Stop.

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    1. Thank you Denise, and the great thing is you can adapt that little pump down to just a bucket for smaller spaces too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. Super cute! I love the water tub. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, see you next week!

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    1. Thank you Jenny and thanks for stopping by.

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