Author Topic: My latest water feature project-Disappearing fountain (Read 2678 times)

Johns · « **on:** May 31, 2007, 08:18:41 AM »

Latest issue of Carolina Gardener featured disappearing fountains. I said to myself, "I have a pot I could use for that!", so I assembled an old Beckett fountain pump, some refrigerator shelving, an old mortar mixing tray, some tubing and silicone II caulk, and some river rocks and dug a hole. Here is the result...

The water runs down the sides of the pot into the mortar mixing tray below and is pumped back up through the pot. Water is kept clear with a little Clorox. Evaporation is replaced via dripper tubes attached to a clock run irrigation system.

joeyb5980 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:28:50 AM »

looks great

GAjen · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:29:56 AM »

Johns I like it you got a lot of talent.

perplexed ponder · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:34:20 AM »

oooooo, love it. That pot is so pretty. Looks like a cool shady spot to sit and listen to the water. great job!!

Ky Kim · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2007, 08:51:57 AM »

You did an excellent job on that. Pat yourself on your back for a job well done!!!

Kim

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:00:36 AM »

I LIKE!!!
You made it simple from things around the house. Now I feel like I can do it too!! Thanks, John!

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:04:57 AM »

Very nice

Sean · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:13:05 AM »

Looks great John!

Cheers,
Sean

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:16:15 AM »

Johns, can you write a tutorial for the section on how tos?

SueSTx · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:49:27 AM »

The rabbit and metal chair are just the right finishing touches. I love the red, white and blue color scheme.

Jerry · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:55:15 AM »

What they said!

Shae · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:59:59 AM »

Looks great! I love DIY projects. Can you do a tutorial for us please???

Celia · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2007, 10:26:28 AM »

I love it too, and those concrete planter boxes, those are really nice. Did you make those?

Bonnie · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2007, 12:05:05 PM »

Nice!

Daisy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:10:23 PM »

Love it Johns!!

MikeW · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:18:08 PM »

OK, now I have to have one too. It's perfect!

Cheers,

Mike

Jennie in MT · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:58:40 PM »

John, it is wonderful. You are one of my all time favorite DIYers. Thanks for maintaining such a great website too.

Looks like that bench is a great spot to sit in the shade with a tall glass of tea and enjoy the gardes. I hope you take advantage of it often!

Kittyzee · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2007, 06:50:23 PM »

Johns, I LOVE IT! I love the total look of the fountain with the planters. WHERE did you find those planters? Did you make them? I have been looking around here, but coming up empty. Anything made of real rock or sandstone is way too pricey here. Some people have taken to stealing from cemetaries for flat stones and planters...disgusting, huh?

karen J · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:22:07 PM »

That is wonderful. You did a great job. Where is it plugged in? Gosh, I'd love to make something like that... but I've run out of electrical outlets!

frloplady · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:47:41 PM »

A tutorial for a pondless water feature that can be modified for bigger or smaller applications. I have my rock that I need to make into a fountain yet this year too.

maryvonne · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2007, 07:48:06 PM »

Very nice John. I like it too.

Maryvonne

croft · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2007, 05:36:19 PM »

Looks beautiful. You have the perfect quiet spot for it

Pa Nancy · « **Reply #22 on:** June 01, 2007, 05:41:18 PM »

That is gorgeous! I LOVE IT!!!! So peaceful and calming looking.

Esther · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:03:10 PM »

Yah, he whets our whistle with pictures of that great project and then leaves us hanging while he goes and sits under the trees, cooling his heels and listening to the fountain.