We've been looking for a fountain or some sort of water feature for the garden and everything looked too ornate, or fakey. We already had a small water pump leftover from the defunct goldfish tub, so we considered digging a hole, inserting a big basin, which we also had leftover from a frogpond that came with the house, and disguising it with mountain rock, so it would look like a natural spring. Never. Gonna. Happen. Yesterday as I was filling all the pots with potting mix, I decided to dig out the pump and try it out in a big bucket. Hmm. Looks pretty fakey, but no digging is required and I can have it on the deck where we can enjoy the trickly sounds.
When we built the deck, I insisted on an electrical outlet, for a stereo, or lights or something, and this pump plugs right in easily.
It worked! But honestly I am not so happy with the particular bucket. Dave had used it to drain oil from some motor and while I scrubbed out the residue, the remaining Dawn continued to provide foam. Plus it is too tall and shades some of the plants behind it. I am on a mission this morning to find a shorter replacement bucket, maybe in matching-the-deck gray. And while I am out, I'll pick up a few more plants. Too much dirt is visible in these pots.
Nice idea! I never thought of getting a pump and plunking it into a bucket! I got a fountain last year, but haven't put it up yet. Maybe next week! Meanwhile, your flowers are bright and beautiful... nice!
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ReplyDeleteLove your deck, Melody! Your pots looks so inviting---I may have to do a few after all. I think you have an excellent idea for the water feature. Would love to have one of those too. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a similar set up, but mine is half a whiskey barrel that has a black plastic liner...I love it!
ReplyDeleteWe have a small electric fountain on our deck; a pond isn't gonna happen here either. I love to idle away time on the swing with the trickling water in the background. Sometimes the chickadees will use it too.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, that won't do. You will need to dig a hole. I know someone who keeps her fishes in a tub in a hole in the ground with plants around and in it. You'd never believe the fishes can over-winter in it because it is dug deep enough.
ReplyDeleteHere is my fountain. I love this fountain! The birds bathe in it, it makes a nice sound, and it is lovely to look at and easy to clean.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/donaleen/7082818591/
It's a Bjorn fountain.
Just catching up - The garden looks beautiful, the knit vest is GORGEOUS and very becoming on you, and I love the stone sculpture. It's always nice to have "garden art." :-)
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