10 enchanting ideas to enhance your garden with amazing fountains and water features
The aristocratic gardens from centuries ago were never complete without a fountain or water feature, and we know that this element is fundamental in any Far Eastern-styled garden. There is something magical, in fact, about the eternal flow of water. Trickling water is a sound that relaxes, and a sight that pleases the eye.
So, whether you want to create a Zen corner or just add the lively gush of water in a natural-looking way, you can try out a bit of DIY, like in the projects you read out below:
An old watering can - especially an old-fashioned, metal one - becomes a fountain that deceives the eye: if you hide the hose, it will appear as if the watering can is pouring water onto the ground by magic!
Tutorial via rustic-refined.com
Galvanized metal/tin basins are perfect for DIY fountains in a rustic style. And you can enrich them with any embellishments you like - aquatic plants perhaps!
Tutorial via grandriverstone.com
Fountains are also very beautiful - even if quite small - when they look like a spring gushing out of a rock.
Tutorial via finegardening.com
Fountains made with large vases or amphorae are very popular among DIYers.
Have you ever seen a tornado fountain? They look like something magical!
Tutorial via interiorfrugalista.com
For those who love the Zen garden style, a sort of wall of water - like a veil that fills a rectangular frame - is an irresistible feature.
Tutorial via centraltexasgardener.org
And some also make this type of decorative fountain by recycling old objects - such as the glass top of a table - over which the water can flow.
Another idea to consider is running water over a metal plate, such as copper for example. And, over time, it will change its color and appearance!
Lots of watering cans lined up and placed on a flight of steps - they pretty much do everything themselves - you just need to make sure they are secure!
And you can also channel water into terracotta tiles place on the lee side of a slope in garden.
Would you like to have a fountain in your garden?
