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Tell me about your garden fountain
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Posted by brenda_in_tx 8 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 9, 08 at 13:56
| I posted this same question on the Texas Gardeners Forum but thought I'd post here too.
We're putting in a flower garden around the perimeter of our backyard and would like to put a fountain in one of the corners. I looked here at Garden Web to see if there is a section specifically for fountains and didn't see one, so I thought I would ask the knowledgeable, kind folks here. We're looking at the Siena Fountain at Home Depot. The dimensions are 46.85H x 25.19W x 19.5D. What do we need to look for and consider in purchasing a fountain? I tried to find a review on this particular fountain on the internet and couldn't find anything, so it may be a brand new one. Some fountain reviews (other brands, sizes, etc.) are negative because the reviewers say the water constantly splashes out of the fountain and leaves a muddy mess. I realize that birds will splash the water, but I prefer to not have it constantly splashing the ground around the fountain.
Also, if you have pictures of your fountain in your garden or anywhere you have one, I would love to see.
Thanks for any help, advice and suggestions.
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RE: Tell me about your garden fountain
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That is a pretty fountain, I have one similar to it. Here are some considerations: yes, it does splash a little, mostly if it's windy. Therefore, you have to refill it every few days or maybe daily. I would not locate it too far from a water source. Also, you need electricity of course. Therefore you have to run an electric cord so be very careful of that and usually folks bury it underground, inside a pvc pipe or something. And then don't dig and cut into it later. Also if your region freezes, you have to factor that in. We have several freezes all winter here in northeast MS. We basically take the top tiers of the fountain down and I beleive we should take the pump out, but hubby leaves it in and hope it works when we hook it up soon, after being frozen and thawed several times. I love the fountain, it does attract birds, and it is close to our patio/back porch. I think they address fountains on the water gardens forum so you might find more expertise there, I am by no means an expert on this.
Laurie |
RE: Tell me about your garden fountain
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| Thank you Laurie - great info!! |
RE: Tell me about your garden fountain
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| Where we used to live, we had a small fountain that you could adjust the flow of the water. I don't know whether most of them have that option or not. If you do get an adjustable one, you can just turn down the flow if it starts splashing out. Also you have to keep an eye on the water level if it is a windy day. Strong wind can blow a lot of water out. I only have one small fountain right now, but would like to have more... there is nothing more beautiful than the sound of water. |
RE: Tell me about your garden fountain - UPDATE
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| Here's the new fountain - we love it!! Thanks for the help and advice. 
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