BubblyFountain and water features in the gardenare pleasing to the eye and are perfect decorative buildings. Fountains were considered symbols of power during the Renaissance and have always inspired people's imagination. They enliven the garden with rippling noises and a fresh evaporation effect. Some are even equipped with changing lights that create beautiful lighting effects in the evening. We have put together some interesting designs for you that you can use aloneGartencan build yourself.
Water features in the garden – bubbling sounds and freshness
DieSpringas decorative buildings are designed as a closed circuit, so you should check the amount of water in the pool and refill it occasionally. The “engine” of a well is the pump. Get advice from a specialist retailer, as there are different models - with solar operation, remote control or timer. There are ready-made sets for this in specialist shopswater features in the garden,which can be installed even by inexperienced people. Depending on the design, you may also need an individual container and some decorative elements.
Design your own water features in the garden
The easiest option is to have a planter drilled. Pebbles are perfect for the ground. Choose source stones as decoration for the fountain as they look very natural. If algae or moss forms, the look will be even more beautiful. Bamboo poles and black gravel are becoming increasingly popular as they provide a lovely zen feel. Alternatively, you can upcycle old items in the garden like these old wheelbarrows or antique bathtubs. And if you like modern gardens, you can mount several Corten steel plates on the garden fence, drill them and connect the pump. The water can then drain into a basin.
Build your own waterfall without a pond
Building a waterfall yourself is not difficult. With this design, the water runs down a stone wall and then ends up in a small, floor-level collecting basin. The pump plays a crucial role in the success of the DIY project - it should be powerful according to the height of the well. It is also important that the waterfall can be regulated.
Beautify the old garden fountain
You can give the old garden fountain an extra touch with color. Our tip – match the color to the surrounding plants. Then even a simple design is guaranteed to be an eye-catcher. Of course, you can also design the fountain in a different color to make it stand out. That depends entirely on whether the fountain should adapt to its surroundings or be more of a visual highlight.
Water features in the garden – small garden fountain for the children
A small play area for the children can be made even more playful with some motifs. The waterfall is adjustable and offers a refreshing cool down on hot summer days. The sandbox underneath guarantees the best fun! Why should only adults enjoy outdoor leisure time?
Create water features in the Mediterranean style - ceramic pots become garden fountains
Drilled ceramic garden pots can be turned into a garden fountain. For maximum effect, paint the pots in contrasting colors and plant ornamental grasses and scented plants in between. Using a pump, you let the water flow through the holes, which then forms a small fountain. The water runs down the vessel into another vessel, where it can be picked up again by the pump, creating an uninterrupted cycle.
Make your own table with a waterfall
If you want to give free rein to your creativity, you can mount a pump and garden hose in the glass table. This gives you the perfect combination of furniture and water features in the garden that is guaranteed to attract everyone's attention. The pump in the table is hidden with the help of pebbles, while the water can flow down the side walls.
Garden fountain made from a hose and a bicycle rim
Another very simple and at the same time effective idea for garden fountains is this one. All you need is a rim, a garden hose and a pump. Ideal as an accent in the rock garden. Alternatively, a round copper pipe can be used, which is perforated in any places in advance so that the water can spray out of the pipe. The idea is very modern and can be used as decoration in any bed.
Water features in the garden – divide the pool into two
The pool can also be included for water features in the garden. This is then usually equipped with fountains or waterfalls. The idea is particularly practical if this garden fountain is part of the pool cleaning system. The water that has been filtered is returned to the pool in the form of a water feature, which greatly enhances both the pool and the rest of the outdoor area.
Water and fire in the backyard – stylish project for allotment gardens
You may have already seen how impressive the combination of the very different elements of fire and water is in the garden. Fire pits are often placed near a pool for this purpose. But just because you don't have space for a swimming pool doesn't mean you have to miss out on this effect. Simply use any fountain or water feature in the garden and then equip it with a fire. Freely falling water like this example is, among other things, a great idea.
Modern garden system with a powerful pump for the garden on a slope
You can even come up with unusual constructions for the garden. Look at how original the hillside location was used in this garden. A waterfall flows from the large retaining wall into a fountain. From there the water is transported over several planks to the pump's starting point. Depending on the power of the pump, you can build a path of any length for the water, let it flow along beds and the terrace and create as many waterfalls as you want.
Modern water features mounted on the natural stone wall in the garden
When designing the water features in the garden, feel free to play with patterns and motifs. If you want something more original than an ordinary water wall, use metal sheets to implement such an idea. Don't forget to attach each sheet at a slight angle in the desired direction so that the water doesn't build up and overflow, but can drain away easily. The water can be collected in a gravel bed in front of the wall and taken up again by the pump.
Create water features next to the pool
Here you can see another variant for waterfalls that are part of the swimming pool. The design is modern and adapts wonderfully to the minimalist garden design. Of course, such waterfalls cannot only be planned for swimming pools. Various types of fountains, whether elevated or embedded in the ground, can also be equipped with such elements. A modern pond, which was also designed with fish and plants, receives sufficient oxygen with a rippling water feature.
Modern garden fountain as an accent on the terrace
This fountain also looks extremely elegant. This is not only because of the black color combined with two white balls, but also because of the way the water runs over the modern stone. A bench made of the same stone is also integrated, from which you can comfortably watch the water play.
Ball garden runn made of natural stone in the Mediterranean garden
Water features next to the terrace – modern garden design
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