The sound of running water is both soothing and relaxing. Having a garden fountain or water pond is something I've always wanted but never got around to actually having. Years ago I even visited a "lily pond" with hopes of building one in my massive backyard. My husband and son never took to the idea of digging a hole, and manually performing all the strenuous tasks of creating a water feature, no matter how many hints I made. We've moved to a place with a much smaller backyard. Recently, I came across a display of a garden fountain at a local nursery. It was basically a large ceramic bowl with a bamboo spout inserted in water. The sound was simply serene and I found it very relaxing. The kit was relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of most water fountains. I thought, "I could do this"! I bought the kit, which stated:"Turn Any Container Into A Fountain!"
- Easy to Set Up
- 100% Natural Bamboo
- Split Resistant Bamboo
- Long Lasting Craftsmanship
- Relaxing Sound & Motion
I had a very large plastic container (25" diameter) I got at Costco for $19.99. The color matched everything on my patio so I was thrilled about that!
Step One Loosen the black string on the bamboo by sliding it sideways. Adjust the support arms to the desired position on the rim of the barrel, then tighten.
Step Two Attach the pump to the end of the plastic tube. Submerge pump into water. The pump cord goes over the rim of the water container.
Step Three Plug in the pump and adjust the flow on the front of the pump. I had fun decorating with plants, and rocks. I think I might add a "frog" I saw floating in the water at the nursery.
Bamboo fountains add a beautiful mix of sound and motion to any environment. Bamboo is said to bring good luck and provide Feng Shui to a space.
We are definitely enjoying the simplicity and serenity of this natural bamboo water feature!
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This reminds me of our previous house with the little beck right behind it- the sound of whispering water... I shall have to get building. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh, how nice! :) I want to add some water feature on the backyard as well to round out a more relaxing atmosphere. I was thinking of a bird bath or a fountain. But, I would probably go with the latter. You inspired me! :) It’s certainly awesome to be able to customize it myself.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate how this article shows that creating a water feature does not have to be complicated or expensive. The fountain kit appears easy to assemble, and the photos clearly explain the process. The combination of bamboo, water, rocks, and plants creates a relaxing atmosphere that many people would enjoy. The addition of LED lights was a nice touch, as it adds visual interest in the evening. It made me think of a folding mattress, which is another simple solution that provides comfort and convenience without taking up permanent space. Both ideas focus on practicality while improving everyday living. I also liked the mention of Feng Shui and the positive energy associated with bamboo. Small outdoor projects like this can make a noticeable difference and help turn an ordinary patio into a more enjoyable place to spend time.
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