Garden fountains give every garden irreplaceable charm and beauty. You can build a garden fountain yourself and the construction of such a system usually does not take long, especially since there are finished systems on the market - automatic pumps and filters as well as ready -to -install foils for your garden. We offer you a project for a garden fountain with two chambers lined with stone, which does not need much space, but combines the charm of a waterfall with the grace of a fountain.
Why build a stone garden fountain yourself
Every homeowner wishesa unique gardenthat creates a cozy and inviting ambience. For this purpose, water features in the garden are of course indispensable. Why build a stone garden fountain yourself? Stone ensures stability and is a durable material that is not as care -intensive, e.g. B. wood or metal. Therefore, a stone fountain in the garden can be a permanent enrichment and at the same time give your garden a great look.
Required tools and materials
- 15 curb paving + decorative flat stones / limestone / blocks of approx. 56 x 40 cm.
- 50 stone blocks for lining the fountain
- River pebbles in different shapes and sizes for filling the fountain
- Sand /for leveling /
- Preferred kit for the water features - shape and pump for the fountain, shape and pump for the “waterfall” in the lower part of the fountain and filter for water cleaning (optional)
- 1 finished shape for the fountain - with a capacity of approx. 150 l.
- screwdriver
- Work gloves
- Scales
- Scissors
- spade
- Liquid silicone
- Teflonband
Note: If you do not have the necessary skills and experiences to assemble this garden, you should instruct a specialist with this part of the project that quickly and safely installs the system. In a specialist, inquire about a specialist which electrical devices you can use when installing water features (you must be specially designed for contact with water) and how to proceed.
Step-by-step instructions for construction
Step 1: Determine the location of the fountain
The dimensions of the fountain, which consists of two different parts, are about 120 x 215 cm. Form it with a rope and then mark the work area around the rope. Only remove the upper part of the site - the grass - and then free the area of roots and other objects (stones, branches, etc.). Make sure that the surface is just and not weird. Remove the rope and start building the outermost wall of the fountain, starting with the lowest outer row. After laying each row, check whether it is just built.
Step 2: installation of the lining
In order to build the partition that surrounds the finished stone wall, they make a circle of 15 cm from its base from an end of the built structure. Add other rows, 2 or 3, according to the depth of the shape for the fountain.
Step 3: Preparing the waterfall and the pump
Wrap the overflow device of the fountain with Teflonband and attach it to your back. Bring liquid silicone around the connecting points - both on the outer and on the inner edge. Let the silicone dry well. If you have provided a filter, put it on the top of the overflow and cover it with the included network. Fill the fountain with clean river pebbles. Attach an end of the pipeline on the back and clamp it with a hose clamp.
Step 4: Positioning the overflow of the well
Place the finished overflow system onto the partition and lay the pipelines. Cut the pipelines to the required length and install the pump. Clean the film thoroughly and start filling the fountain with water. Place a decorative stone on each side of the overflow and put a stone tile on it.
Step 5: Completion of the fountain
Check whether the fountain is horizontal. End the construction of the outer wall around the second half of the fountain - where the fountain is located. On the side of the overflow, you can attach an earth mixture and plant flowers and greenery. Place a layer of river pebbles on the floor to cover it. So simpleyou can do your gardenembellish with this cute stone crafts!
Note: Contact a specialist for electrical wiring because the devices have direct contact with water. In such cases, performance switches with error protection must be used.
