I realized the benefits of human call to water when I hiked for a week+ in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. We had been in the arid high country for 5-6 days and as we came down the mountain we could hear the babble of a water pool about 3 hours before we reached it. And it was such a visceral and spiritual delight to arrive and enjoy the water even though it was just a small pool. So, yes, I totally identify with the soul-satisfying nature of the sound of running water. And this is a great innovation and I love how easy you make it seem to set up. Thank you, Bunny, for sharing this discovery.
Water feature is ok, a little high maintenance moving stones to change batteries… however, I love your gorgeous sofa Bunny, is it all weather rattan? Very hard to find comfy outdoor sofas that aren’t those awful boxy looking things.
I will consider this, thanks Bunny. I was looking at the new solar ones that come with built-in back-up rechargeable batteries for when the sun isn't beating down. I don't think a simple solar one would work for me because unless the sun is shining they don't operate so the back up batteries interests me. I need some kind of battery version as the area I want to add to is quite some distance from the house.
As it stands, it's not adaptable like a solar pump. By adding tubing to a solar pump, you can make a waterfall, a bubble fountain, a ball fountain etc. Many of them have battery backup now too, for much less than £199. It's a good idea if you want running water without sun, but it needs to be refined.
I wish it held more water. I have fountains all around my yard and they need more water every day and they don’t spray out. However i will likely buy this!
That is just painted plywood that I put in to form a ‘table’ round the edge to put glasses etc on, normally you just fill the container with perlite, or anything easy and cheap and just set the fountain kit on that. You could put soil round the edge and plant with small plants or just put pebbles, chippings or any decorative fill on the grid and around the edge . 🐇
Hi Bunny Great little gadget, I’m assuming not available in Australia? Could you please tell me what that blue flower is in the pot next to the chair? Thank you
Amazon has been selling a Chinese-made solar fountain with battery backup for nearly a decade. This is hardly the 'world's first'. What would be a world's first is some sort of solar-charged backup battery rather than the hassle of manually recharging a battery from a power outlet.
I think they mean without the need for sunshine . In fact they say some people use it indoors. I have just bought one as I am rather disappointed with my solar ones .
@@wjs5773 I see what you mean, never thought about indoor usage. For any garden solar gadgets, it’s always best to make your own. It’s more fun and satisfying as well. The off the shelf solar gadgets are effectively kids toys.
@@stevekent3991 I suspect you are more handy than I am. I must say ( and this is playing with design not DIY) that one think I do like about the Hydria now it has actually arrived is that it can go in any pot provided it’s 30cm in diameter which means the scope for dressing it up in terms of type of pot, top covering etc is huge. Also the place I want it to live is in a partially shaded corner where I just haven’t had luck with solar pumps. I haven’t thrown them away though so I think I will just put them in a sunny spot in a big bowl and let them do their stuff too.
I am a massive fan of your youtube clips, but to be honest I think you would have an easier job promoting the sofa and cushions - rather than this pump configuration. Nothing personal you understand ! Nb. When is the best time to transplant recently established box plants; I put the hedge in the wrong place. Ta.
We all like different things! Re the box hedge, I often move things in the height of summer, provided you can give them a weekly soak and put shade netting over when sunny, they will establish really fast, but do monitor them regularly after planting. Dig the hole, fill it with water before putting in plant then soak again when plant is in. If you want to be more economical with water, September is good. The roots will still have time to put on growth before the soil temperature drops for winter.
@@bunnyguinness Thank you for that advice - very good of you. I wasn't sure if I needed to wait until November/December, when growth has 'stopped'. Unfortunately my plants are from cuttings I originally took from non-blight resistant varieties. I have used 'Top-Buxus' since watching your relevant video and will have to keep my fingers crossed !
Oh Hydria...You can get a solar floating fountain for like £20 and it will do the same thing without you having to spend money on recharging. Small tank just means you constantly will be refilling it otherwise you will ruin the motor. Just get a good quality solar water pump that you can sink in a deep container of water, you can get one under £50 and they will run for at least 2 years.
Initially I thought this too, but I actually have a hydria myself, and it is so much better! My issue with the solar ones is that they are so unreliable and hardly work when you want them to! Hydria came with a remote which is cool, and it allows me to control when it runs. :)
@@WebbStudios Maybe, but every single solar one I had was pretty reliable, u just need to read the reviews. They also come with interval controls. I also might not be one of the people who have time to fiddle with a remote control for a fountain, enough remotes at home as it is.
But, but, but... My entire yard is shaded by large trees. Soooo... Solar powered doesn't do much good over here. Gotta have batteries. Honestly tho, I'm not spending that much money to have a fountain, no matter how cute the result.
I’ve found that birds won’t come to my sunny fountain, they want branches above to scope the safety scene first, plus even the water is quite warm in the sun.
I realized the benefits of human call to water when I hiked for a week+ in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. We had been in the arid high country for 5-6 days and as we came down the mountain we could hear the babble of a water pool about 3 hours before we reached it. And it was such a visceral and spiritual delight to arrive and enjoy the water even though it was just a small pool. So, yes, I totally identify with the soul-satisfying nature of the sound of running water. And this is a great innovation and I love how easy you make it seem to set up. Thank you, Bunny, for sharing this discovery.
I am going to ask my children to buy me this for my birthday …cheers Bunny…your videos are just total joy! ❤️
Thank you! 🐇
It looks as if you have to disassemble this completely every time you need to recharge the battery in order to access it, or have I misunderstood?
You need to take pebbles off and pull the box out but it would take about 5 mins 🐇
Water feature is ok, a little high maintenance moving stones to change batteries… however, I love your gorgeous sofa Bunny, is it all weather rattan? Very hard to find comfy outdoor sofas that aren’t those awful boxy looking things.
What a good idea, I have my grandmothers dolly tub and wondered what to do with it so now I know :-) thank you.
I will consider this, thanks Bunny. I was looking at the new solar ones that come with built-in back-up rechargeable batteries for when the sun isn't beating down. I don't think a simple solar one would work for me because unless the sun is shining they don't operate so the back up batteries interests me. I need some kind of battery version as the area I want to add to is quite some distance from the house.
As it stands, it's not adaptable like a solar pump. By adding tubing to a solar pump, you can make a waterfall, a bubble fountain, a ball fountain etc. Many of them have battery backup now too, for much less than £199. It's a good idea if you want running water without sun, but it needs to be refined.
I love it !!!! This is a brilliant solution to areas without power ! Thank you so very much for sharing 💙
Could you tell me the name and supplier of your sofa please...it looks very comfortable.
Quite the bold statement.
Yes this is very nice, but as a second choice there are solar powered ones as well.
Love it 🌊. Thx Bunny 🌱💚
What is it called? Brand name. Is it available in Australia?
I wish it held more water. I have fountains all around my yard and they need more water every day and they don’t spray out. However i will likely buy this!
Just put it in a deeper bowl
@@FireflyOnTheMoon thanks yeah I just looked at it again and can see that’s the answer thanks!
I like it!! 👍
(Altho, the price does seem exorbitant...)
Excellent product. Well delivered. A must for me! 🤣🌸👏
I like the concept, where did you get the circle that held the device in place in your pot?
That is just painted plywood that I put in to form a ‘table’ round the edge to put glasses etc on, normally you just fill the container with perlite, or anything easy and cheap and just set the fountain kit on that. You could put soil round the edge and plant with small plants or just put pebbles, chippings or any decorative fill on the grid and around the edge . 🐇
@@bunnyguinness thanks Bunny!
Hi Bunny
Great little gadget, I’m assuming not available in Australia? Could you please tell me what that blue flower is in the pot next to the chair? Thank you
I thinks its a Plumbago ,a most unusual blue colour for the summer months.
@@annelynch1252 thank you
Amazon has been selling a Chinese-made solar fountain with battery backup for nearly a decade. This is hardly the 'world's first'. What would be a world's first is some sort of solar-charged backup battery rather than the hassle of manually recharging a battery from a power outlet.
I’ve had a DIY solar powered water feature with rechargeable batteries for years. World’s first is a bit of a wild claim?
I think they mean without the need for sunshine . In fact they say some people use it indoors. I have just bought one as I am rather disappointed with my solar ones .
@@wjs5773 I see what you mean, never thought about indoor usage. For any garden solar gadgets, it’s always best to make your own. It’s more fun and satisfying as well. The off the shelf solar gadgets are effectively kids toys.
@@stevekent3991 I suspect you are more handy than I am. I must say ( and this is playing with design not DIY) that one think I do like about the Hydria now it has actually arrived is that it can go in any pot provided it’s 30cm in diameter which means the scope for dressing it up in terms of type of pot, top covering etc is huge. Also the place I want it to live is in a partially shaded corner where I just haven’t had luck with solar pumps. I haven’t thrown them away though so I think I will just put them in a sunny spot in a big bowl and let them do their stuff too.
I am a massive fan of your youtube clips, but to be honest I think you would have an easier job promoting the sofa and cushions - rather than this pump configuration. Nothing personal you understand ! Nb. When is the best time to transplant recently established box plants; I put the hedge in the wrong place. Ta.
We all like different things! Re the box hedge, I often move things in the height of summer, provided you can give them a weekly soak and put shade netting over when sunny, they will establish really fast, but do monitor them regularly after planting. Dig the hole, fill it with water before putting in plant then soak again when plant is in. If you want to be more economical with water, September is good. The roots will still have time to put on growth before the soil temperature drops for winter.
@@bunnyguinness Thank you for that advice - very good of you. I wasn't sure if I needed to wait until November/December, when growth has 'stopped'. Unfortunately my plants are from cuttings I originally took from non-blight resistant varieties. I have used 'Top-Buxus' since watching your relevant video and will have to keep my fingers crossed !
Oh Hydria...You can get a solar floating fountain for like £20 and it will do the same thing without you having to spend money on recharging. Small tank just means you constantly will be refilling it otherwise you will ruin the motor. Just get a good quality solar water pump that you can sink in a deep container of water, you can get one under £50 and they will run for at least 2 years.
Initially I thought this too, but I actually have a hydria myself, and it is so much better! My issue with the solar ones is that they are so unreliable and hardly work when you want them to! Hydria came with a remote which is cool, and it allows me to control when it runs. :)
@@WebbStudios Maybe, but every single solar one I had was pretty reliable, u just need to read the reviews. They also come with interval controls. I also might not be one of the people who have time to fiddle with a remote control for a fountain, enough remotes at home as it is.
But, but, but...
My entire yard is shaded by large trees.
Soooo...
Solar powered doesn't do much good over here.
Gotta have batteries.
Honestly tho, I'm not spending that much money to have a fountain, no matter how cute the result.
I’ve found that birds won’t come to my sunny fountain, they want branches above to scope the safety scene first, plus even the water is quite warm in the sun.
@@gardengatesopen You can get solar ones with extra long cord and fix it in a high spot ;)