It’s Done!

// August 5th, 2009 // 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!

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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.

4 Responses to “It’s Done!”

  1. Mom says:
    August 5, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    Neat, Meg!!! I LIKE it! It looks like the water really bubbles up quite a ways - does it make a good bubbling noise? I am thinking Mother’s Day present next year, one just like it! :)

  2. Megan says:
    August 5, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    The water really goes up high. At first I had the pump sitting on a brick inside the pot, but once I got it all put together the tube stuck out too far and it went really high. So I took it apart, built it up better (there’s maybe 8 bricks inside there, stacked up) and I like how it looks a lot better.

    It makes some nice splashing sounds! I could make you one! ;) I’d just need to find another good pump…

  3. Aunt Joann says:
    August 5, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    Hey, Meg!! Nice! Already looks peaceful..can just imagine a cooler evening, sitting in chairs, drinking an iced tea outside. You’ve made alot of “new adventure steps” this summer in your yard!

  4. Brenda says:
    July 22, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Hi Megan,

    Really like your site…So Well Done!
    And the pictures are AWESOME!!!

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