Archive for Water Features

My Mom’s Garden

// June 21st, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Spring, Water Features

I’ve had kind of a crappy day, and my garden is in sad shape, again. Still. Whatever. So I decided that I’d go through pictures of my mom’s garden I took recently to cheer myself up. And it really worked. My mom’s garden is definitely a huge source of inspiration for me.

Enjoy the pictures! More in the Gardening in Boise Flickr group, accessible from those pictures on the right.

Happy Summer Solstice!

Mom's Backyard

Mom's Containers

Mom's Fountain

Mom's Irises

Mom's Shelf

It’s Done!

// August 5th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // Containers, Water Features

I have always wanted a fountain in my backyard. Any kind would do. This spring I bought a couple really big pots, and planned on using one to make a fountain. My parents gave me a fountain pump they used to have in their backyard, since they decided it wasn’t quite what they wanted. All I had to do was waterproof the inside of the container (using Thompson’s Multi-Surface Waterproof spray) and plug the bottom (using silicone caulk). Then I stacked up bricks inside, and covered them with rocks from the yard (I still need a few more, but it’s good for now).

Here is my container fountain! I am so happy! Maybe tonight I’ll sit outside on the porch and enjoy the sounds. It’s too hot to be outside now!

fountain1

fountain2

I may add a plant or two, that might look pretty awesome. I plan on making my other pot into a simple water garden with plants and pretty rocks, but that might have to wait till next year, when I have a place to put it.