Garden Enhancements - Build a Fountain

We all love the sound of running water in our1. Following the directions on the adhesive, glue
gardens. It is one of the most relaxing soundsthe rubber to go on top of the drain holes in first
after a hard day at work. We can drown ourand second pans. It is better to use a piece that
aggregation and issues in the fountain rather thanwill go on top of the bottom of the pans. Usually,
in martinis. Or at least be happy with the fountainyou will need to let the glue dry for several hours
and the martini simultaneously. Fountains can bebefore proceeding.
ornate three-tiered, 8' high, metal or concrete2. After the glue has cured, pierce a hole in the
types or simple submersible pump-driven water inrubber on the second pot big enough to hold the
an ornamental pot or fountain head. Building apump hose.
simple yet good fountain can be done in an3. Pierce three holes in the side of the second pot.
afternoon.These should be about one third down the side
Required Tools:and in what will be the front.
Fountain Pump4. Pierce the smallest pan around the side in
Hose or Pipevarious places to enable water to get in. Now
Required Materials:pierce a ring of holes, close together around the
3 Pots: 1 large pot for the rear poolrear of the pot and tap the bottom out so the
1 medium pot, preferably decorative pot forpan is bottomless. This is to aid in cleaning the
upper poolpump. Also pierce out an area big enough for the
An appropriate size pot to serve as a pedestalplug on the pump to go through.
for the smaller pot5. Place the first pot in the area where you prefer
1/4 " Masonry bityour fountain.
Waterproof flexible adhesive that will work on6. Place the third pan, wide end down, centered
both rubber and clay or tileinside of the first pan
Two pieces of rubber to cover the drain holes in7. Place the pump inside the third pot, run the
the first two potscord out the hole you drilled for it, then over the
Pea Graveltop of the first pot.
Rocks8. Attach the hose to the pump and then run it
Blue Furnace filterup through the opening in the second pan; set the
1 Fountain Pumpsecond pan on top of the third pan.
Stiff Hardware cloth cut to fit just inside the topTips & Warnings
potPlant around the tub - it will soften the hard look
Instructions:of the fountain and make it easier on your eyes.