I'm so happy with this fountain ( "Fontaine" in French, that's my last name 🙂 ) I'm going to help the neighbor young man make 1. Its true blessing, really, because he was beginning to wander on to the long path. I wandered that path myself. 🤐 He saw me making this fountain and his curiosity got the best of him, now we're making 1 for his parents. They are hard working people doing their best to provide and very kind and loving. They said I was a blessing in their lives because their son is doing so much better... I made a truancy and homework pact with him. 🙈🙉🙊 I wanted to let you know that you helped a 13 year old young man curve back to the good path in life. Thank you for being a blessing in so many lives. 🙏🏼
Amazing video! Thank you for the short and sweet, to the point, no hemming and hawing around, video! Yay! And it's so darn easy - can't wait to make this!
Instead of topping it off with water manually, if you have a drip irrigation system you can run a drip line to the pot and put the right size emitter to fill the pot with the appropriate level of water. Where I live summer reaches around 95-105 degrees and I use a 5 gallon emitter for 20 minutes 3 times a week and that’s perfect for the summer time for a container that is approximately 75 gallons and 28” at the opening as an example. You can play with emitter size and duration to dial yours in. Pro Tip- if you have a newer irrigation system most are comparable with a solar sinc sensor which adjusts the duration on all water stations based on temperature and if it rained recently. While this is mainly to conserve water and prevent overwatering sensitive plants it also adjusts the amount of water filling my containers. I have 1 large fountain out front and a few in the backyard with bog plants and fish
BEAUTIFUL ❤ Both the demonstration , Your Instructions , Presentation , Organizational Skills were Impeccable ! So easy to follow your voice , your hands and building this water feature . I was only concerned about finding a terra cotta tray that fit so well . I bope it's easy .The rest was a snap ! Thank to you & yours for such an inspiration . I would put this where it would be appreciated by my loved ones the most !
This video is exactly what I was looking for! I’m currently working on a similar water feature but instead of black pebbles I use grey gneiss. Hope it will work. These water feature are also great ideas for people struggling with too much stress. This bubbling sound is very soothing. My opinion is that every psychologist’s office should have a water feature like this one!
So glad I watched this video! Found a 15" Ups A Daisy planter insert predrilled at Lowes for $10. (Theres other sizes) And bought a planter for $14, pump kit for $19, and a bag of river rock for $5. So $48 for a very nice improvised bird bath.
@@ccrifasi You have to play with the setting of the spray pattern from time to time, but it's not really noisy at all. Birds love it. And you have to do a full clean about every three months.
Nicely done. I’ve made multiple fountains. The hardest thing to do is figuring out a tray to fit in the planter and be able to hold the weight of the rocks then hiding the cord.
@@kenny1886 I just go into Home Depot and match up pots and trays until I find ones that work together. Other times I will make a frame out of PVC pipe to support the tray
@@ConservativeVet84 I actually bought the pot she has in the video and I have a the same size saucer she had in the link and it wont fit and the next size up is 20 at Home depot and at Loews, so I will have to try a different pot. Thanks for answering back!
@@kenny1886 No problem. Believe me. I have quite the collection of trays and pots in my shop. I’ve gotten pretty good at cobbling together various pots and trays to make fountains and bird baths. I go to garage sales and put pots and trays in my truck and if I find something that will work, I buy it. You’re only limited by your imagination.
Just had to write you again. I made the fountain and it was sooooooo easy! Amazing! It's beautiful! I just loved your straight and to-the-point video. Wish I could send you a picture! lol Thanks again!
I've been wanting a small fountain on my patio but haven't found one that I like. This fits the style I'm going for plus looks easy enough to put together myself! Home Depot here I come! Thanks for your tips and I enjoy your informative videos.
@@CatherineArensberg not to plagiarize or anything.....BUT “what she said” Kris Matson...I’m with you girl !! I love this and imma copy you and Kris Love the black and white modern vibe. Black pebbles - yes please !!!! 🤍🖤🖤🤍
Thanks for posting this!!! I have been daydreaming about a fountain for months (buying a house in 4 DAYS!!) The ones for sale are so expensive And, shoddy reviews I am going to do this!
I love this. Thank you for sharing your project-- it turned out so well! I might have put the hole in the outside pot way down low just for esthetics~ but the big thing is since you are not able to see the water line, /reservoir, I'd splurge & get an auto-off pump if it gets too low. Those have saved me so much anxiety wondering if I've checked my fountains lately & if I'm burning up a pump. ; ) Beautiful!
I love this project, however I had a hard time with painting the saucer so I ended up buying it in black from Lowe’s. Much better look and a cheaper buy.
Awesome! Some pumps have a water glow adjustment on the side or bottom of the pump. It looks like a reverse flat head screw, usually about 1/2" in diameter.
Thank you for this video. Great job and easy to follow...😀😄 but I’m going to use it for a bird feeder so I’ll use non toxic paint. I don’t see any links.
I made my first fountain today. Could not find a pot at Home Depot like in video. The pump I bought is not working the best as far as patterns with the nozzles (I have contacted the company). I did find that my pump had a 3 prong & using a 1" hole saw I bought, wasn't quite big enough, I finally got it the size I needed, by taking a huge screwdriver and forcing it around the edges. The last issue is the tray I bought seemed absolutely fine at the store (I took it in the store I bought the pot from), then once I added the rocks from center out, as in the video, next thing I knew, it was heavy enough, the tray wants to fall in & droop on one side. I think I will add another heavy block (I did that to deter someone stealing the whole thing), that way, the tray can rest on the block & still cover the entire top of the pot. Whew! What a day! That isn't half of it, been to like 12 places, including an important Dr. appt. Thanks Catherine, I used a lot of your advice on making this. Not bad for my first one! Live & learn OR is it learn & live, lol.
Dang you worked hard to get that done! Nice job! Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope the next one is easier for you to build now that you've learned some tricks!
@@CatherineArensberg Hi Catherine, a huge thanks for the reply! I reached out to the company last night, they've already answered me about the water shooting so high. I haven't checked yet, supposedly I can take the pump & adjust the amount of water that way. I am excited to do this later, so I can try the spray nozzle again, all the nozzle patterns should work better then (I hope!). I had some very odd "patterns" (not good ones, lol) spraying all over yesterday. Have a great day!
Loved your video. Making a diy water feature has been on my project list for a while. Your video is inspiring. I am wondering about the ease of taking the top off to clean the filter? I want my fountain to be outside, but I’m concerned with debris getting in it and clogging the filter.
@@tonjamaya8022 You can put a paint strainer around the pump or cheese cloth . That will filter out most of the debris . Or an old pair of panty hose .
I haven't tried solar but it's certainly worth a try if you have yours in a spot where it'll get plenty of sun! If you have it in the sun you'll probably have to fill it with water more often so keep an eye on that.
Love this fountain! I did buy all the same items you posted, however, my tray ended up falling into the pot under the weight of the rocks. Did you use the entire bag of rocks? I’m gonna give it another try as soon as it warms up a little bit more outside. Thank you for sharing this video!
Make sure you wedge it into the container really well and then place the rocks evenly from the center out. Mine tilted at one point became rhe Wright was uneven so just make sure as you add rocks you're adding them evenly
Can you add a piece of wide PVC pipe or something similar underneath the center of the tray that goes to the bottom of the planter? You would probably just need to notch it for the pump tubing, etc.
No need to use distilled water. The water will evaporate so it needs to be added depending on your humidity level. There is no filter to be cleaned. The pump is made with a water proof electric cord :) The LED is for night time viewing.
I did have one question. Is there an issue when it rains that there is too much water in it??? Also we bought a solar pump. Thank you so much. 💓 We bought the supplies and ate putting this together tomorrow night.
Thank you for the video - I would like to make one of these for inside my home for my plant collection. I find most pumps are too loud with a constant hum. Can you hear this pump over the sound of the water splashing?
I just tested the pump. I bought the exact one that you listed, mine is loud, louder then the babbling water and the pressure isn’t great. Update I had to open the pump up to correct the problem. It is quiet and is pumping with good pressure.
I *think* it was around $75 when I built it but material prices have gone up since then. There is a link in the video description thst shows the current list and pricing!
We can’t get the actual pump kit in 🇬🇧 that you have shown in your video, all we have is the jets where I’d like to have the umbrella effect like you’ve shown
Do birds use it?? Or is it more of just a decorative feature?? I'm gonna do a similar build, with the pump at the bottom of a reservoir, but I'm gonna have the extra water simply overflow over a side, back into the bottom of the bucket. This will give the birds a bath to play in. I'll have some sort of catch netting near the overflow to eliminate any little critters drowning.
I just discovered this video and I ordered everything from Home Depot but the saucer size they sent me says it’s a 16 in but it doesn’t fit tightly on the planter. Should I try a l7 in. Please advise.
The planter should be tapered - wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and the saucer should fit down into the planter as it is pushed into the narrower area. BUT if that doesnt work, then try a 17", as long as the top of the planter is at least that diameter.
Did you have to put something in the bottom of the pot to raise up the pump or was the hose from the pump tall enough to rise up above the rocks while the pump sat at the bottom of the planter pot? In other words, how tall is the pump from its feet at the bottom to the top of the decorative nozzle?
I sat the pump on the bottom of the planter, but I did keep it in place by placing half a brick on either side of it. If your container is taller you can always put a block under the pump to lift it a bit. As long as the water covers the pump, where it sits in thr planter doesn't matter. Hope this helps!
looks easy...however....you need to make sure that the pot is the correct depth so that the spout of the pump is tall enough to come through the hole...
The nozzle on my pump extends to 9”, but my base pot is deeper than that. Can I sit the pump on something (bricks, another pot, etc.) so that the nozzle comes to the top of the pot?
With this project. How are you supporting the tray that the black stones are in? With that much weight you would think that supporting the tray is extremely important.
But with the chance that the match up between planter pot and plastic tray doesn't work out to SNUG! How would you suggest that the tray BE SUPPORTED FROM THE UNDERSIDE....if we were to use your fountain template as our blueprint? Find the outer pot shouldn't be a problem. Finding a tray that SNUGS UP inside the pot might be a bit more challenging.
Here is a link to all the items but it appears that the container is no longer available. It does show the dimensions. Hope its helpful! kit.co/CatherineArensberg/modern-container-fountain
I couldn't find one of those trays. Unless I bought new which was like $50. The pump was $45, the extra tubing was $15, the spout was $15 (lowes). I did 2 tears, the matching pots cost $50 (walmart) all of my rocks (I needed a lot to fill the pots) cost $75 (lowes) I live in Canada. And we are in lock down. Shopping for cheaper items is nearly impossible. Oh and the pump screeches once in a while. I'm not thrilled. I couldn't get it to level in my garden,without buying more stuff. So I put it at the bottom of my steps.
Fellow Canadian here. Next time get the pump from an irrigation company at end of season sale or online for way cheaper than Canadian big box stores. Also, head to a local beach or river for beautiful smooth rocks. They aren’t black but when wet they’re gorgeous, variations in color and pattern and free! Or use a Micheals 40% coupon and get rocks there, bringing a family member to use another coupon or go back repeatedly until you have enough bags of discounted polished rocks. End of season sales at retailers or online will also provide awesome discounts on vases, urns and trays. I always figure out a cheaper, maybe less convenient way, of producing something and it feels way better knowing how much money I didn’t spend. Cheers.
I'm so happy with this fountain ( "Fontaine" in French, that's my last name 🙂 ) I'm going to help the neighbor young man make 1. Its true blessing, really, because he was beginning to wander on to the long path. I wandered that path myself. 🤐 He saw me making this fountain and his curiosity got the best of him, now we're making 1 for his parents. They are hard working people doing their best to provide and very kind and loving. They said I was a blessing in their lives because their son is doing so much better... I made a truancy and homework pact with him. 🙈🙉🙊
I wanted to let you know that you helped a 13 year old young man curve back to the good path in life.
Thank you for being a blessing in so many lives. 🙏🏼
WOW!!! What a wonderful story!! Thank you for sharing it with me!
Amazing video! Thank you for the short and sweet, to the point, no hemming and hawing around, video! Yay! And it's so darn easy - can't wait to make this!
Thank you so much for the sweet comment!
That was the best video I have seen on making a water feature.
So glad it was helpful!
First one? She didn't make anything. It was premade fgs.
First put the pump fill the water and then the top with the rocks for me was easier this way thanks for ur idea 👍
Instead of topping it off with water manually, if you have a drip irrigation system you can run a drip line to the pot and put the right size emitter to fill the pot with the appropriate level of water. Where I live summer reaches around 95-105 degrees and I use a 5 gallon emitter for 20 minutes 3 times a week and that’s perfect for the summer time for a container that is approximately 75 gallons and 28” at the opening as an example. You can play with emitter size and duration to dial yours in.
Pro Tip- if you have a newer irrigation system most are comparable with a solar sinc sensor which adjusts the duration on all water stations based on temperature and if it rained recently. While this is mainly to conserve water and prevent overwatering sensitive plants it also adjusts the amount of water filling my containers. I have 1 large fountain out front and a few in the backyard with bog plants and fish
BEAUTIFUL ❤
Both the demonstration , Your Instructions , Presentation , Organizational Skills were Impeccable ! So easy to follow your voice , your hands and building this water feature . I was only concerned about finding a terra cotta tray that fit so well . I bope it's easy .The rest was a snap ! Thank to you & yours for such an inspiration . I would put this where it would be appreciated by my loved ones the most !
Thank you! :)
OMG! I am making this right now with a different pot. This video is amazing! Thank you so much!!
Happy it's helpful for you!
This video is exactly what I was looking for! I’m currently working on a similar water feature but instead of black pebbles I use grey gneiss. Hope it will work.
These water feature are also great ideas for people struggling with too much stress. This bubbling sound is very soothing. My opinion is that every psychologist’s office should have a water feature like this one!
My dad always says fire and water are what humans need for calm! :)
Thank you Catherine, great video👍 love from the UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching!
Excellent. Looks great. Foresee that the design permits easy cleaning. Thank you!
thanks for watching!
So glad I watched this video! Found a 15" Ups A Daisy planter insert predrilled at Lowes for $10. (Theres other sizes) And bought a planter for $14, pump kit for $19, and a bag of river rock for $5. So $48 for a very nice improvised bird bath.
Nice job! I'm so glad you made it!❤
Hey Charles, I know this is an old comment but how is the sound with the plastic insert and rock? Does the splash sound okay?
@@ccrifasi You have to play with the setting of the spray pattern from time to time, but it's not really noisy at all. Birds love it. And you have to do a full clean about every three months.
Wow good way to impress your neighbor to be honest this came up to my recommendation on TH-cam thanks I got to get my mom to do this with me
I love that! Happy fountain making!
WOW, you did so well..I am going to try this..My husband says it sounds great
Awesome! ❤
Nicely done. I’ve made multiple fountains. The hardest thing to do is figuring out a tray to fit in the planter and be able to hold the weight of the rocks then hiding the cord.
What size tray did you use, I have not found one yet that will work?
@@kenny1886 I just go into Home Depot and match up pots and trays until I find ones that work together. Other times I will make a frame out of PVC pipe to support the tray
@@ConservativeVet84 I actually bought the pot she has in the video and I have a the same size saucer she had in the link and it wont fit and the next size up is 20 at Home depot and at Loews, so I will have to try a different pot. Thanks for answering back!
@@kenny1886 No problem. Believe me. I have quite the collection of trays and pots in my shop. I’ve gotten pretty good at cobbling together various pots and trays to make fountains and bird baths. I go to garage sales and put pots and trays in my truck and if I find something that will work, I buy it. You’re only limited by your imagination.
Just had to write you again. I made the fountain and it was sooooooo easy! Amazing! It's beautiful! I just loved your straight and to-the-point video. Wish I could send you a picture! lol Thanks again!
Thank you for telling me!! I'm so glad it was so easy!
I've been wanting a small fountain on my patio but haven't found one that I like. This fits the style I'm going for plus looks easy enough to put together myself! Home Depot here I come! Thanks for your tips and I enjoy your informative videos.
Oh this makes me so happy!!! I'm so glad you're going to make it! :) And thanks for the kind comment - it made my day.
@@CatherineArensberg not to plagiarize or anything.....BUT “what she said” Kris Matson...I’m with you girl !! I love this and imma copy you and Kris Love the black and white modern vibe. Black pebbles - yes please !!!! 🤍🖤🖤🤍
@@cherylmacedo5521 that's what it's there for! So happy yall are making your own!
Thanks for posting this!!!
I have been daydreaming about a fountain for months (buying a house in 4 DAYS!!)
The ones for sale are so expensive
And, shoddy reviews
I am going to do this!
And, now I am a subscriber!
@@cheepawful hooray! You got this! Happy homeownership!
Thank you! It’s very very pretty and best of all easy!!
So glad it was easy!
Looks great & easy to make..thank you for using items that are readily available & not expensive 😊🤍🖤🤍💙
Thank you for watching evi!
Awesome sunshine. 🌞
Yes it was
Thank you for your great ideas i just made mine and it looks nice in my patio .
Oh my gosh I love to hear that! Thanks for letting me know!
Thank you so much. This saved me a lot of time and effort. Bless you
Hooray! Happy to help
Useful ideas..... Great work
Hooray!
Awesome fountain!
Thank you!
Really nice job. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
I love this. Thank you for sharing your project-- it turned out so well! I might have put the hole in the outside pot way down low just for esthetics~ but the big thing is since you are not able to see the water line, /reservoir, I'd splurge & get an auto-off pump if it gets too low. Those have saved me so much anxiety wondering if I've checked my fountains lately & if I'm burning up a pump. ; )
Beautiful!
Am auto off is really nice to have!!
@@CatherineArensberg Man, whoever came up with those is genius
@@FlowerChyld43 agreed!
I love this project, however I had a hard time with painting the saucer so I ended up buying it in black from Lowe’s. Much better look and a cheaper buy.
I had no idea they sold them in black at lowes! Nice find!
This is so nice... exactly what i want for a bird bath 😍
Oh I'm so glad!! ❤
Simple. Neat. Perfect
Well done 👏
Thanks
Thank you, for the DIY inspiration!
So glad you love it!
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Really nice fountain!🙂
Thank you for the sweet comment. ❤
This is great, thank you! Super simple to follow. I've got a pump and didn't know how best to set it up. Your plan is perfect. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
great job second fountain head is the best choice :)
Thanks!
Hey!! Shout out for my Alabama gal . I think I'll try one here in Birmingham. Thanks
Hey girl hey!👋
Looks great 👍
Thanks Errol!
Beautiful!!!🧡
Thank you!!❤
Just built mine last night it came out great Is there a way to adjust the flow of water? Thankyou! Great video
Awesome! Some pumps have a water glow adjustment on the side or bottom of the pump. It looks like a reverse flat head screw, usually about 1/2" in diameter.
Thanks to you, i am all ready to set up - without mistakes [repeat Lowe’s visits, that is] - as soon as the snow is melted
Woohoo!!
Thank you for this video. Great job and easy to follow...😀😄 but I’m going to use it for a bird feeder so I’ll use non toxic paint. I don’t see any links.
I love that idea! There is a link in the description that will take you to all of the products in one place
You can get solar pumps on eBay or Amazon if not near an outlet. Also can get one that plugs into computer power pack for cloudy days
Good idea!
That looks and sounds really lovely 😊
Thanks!
I made my first fountain today. Could not find a pot at Home Depot like in video. The pump I bought is not working the best as far as patterns with the nozzles (I have contacted the company). I did find that my pump had a 3 prong & using a 1" hole saw I bought, wasn't quite big enough, I finally got it the size I needed, by taking a huge screwdriver and forcing it around the edges. The last issue is the tray I bought seemed absolutely fine at the store (I took it in the store I bought the pot from), then once I added the rocks from center out, as in the video, next thing I knew, it was heavy enough, the tray wants to fall in & droop on one side. I think I will add another heavy block (I did that to deter someone stealing the whole thing), that way, the tray can rest on the block & still cover the entire top of the pot. Whew! What a day! That isn't half of it, been to like 12 places, including an important Dr. appt. Thanks Catherine, I used a lot of your advice on making this. Not bad for my first one! Live & learn OR is it learn & live, lol.
Dang you worked hard to get that done! Nice job! Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope the next one is easier for you to build now that you've learned some tricks!
@@CatherineArensberg Hi Catherine, a huge thanks for the reply! I reached out to the company last night, they've already answered me about the water shooting so high. I haven't checked yet, supposedly I can take the pump & adjust the amount of water that way. I am excited to do this later, so I can try the spray nozzle again, all the nozzle patterns should work better then (I hope!). I had some very odd "patterns" (not good ones, lol) spraying all over yesterday. Have a great day!
@@KS-oe6kd good for you for being proactive!
Loved your video. Making a diy water feature has been on my project list for a while. Your video is inspiring. I am wondering about the ease of taking the top off to clean the filter? I want my fountain to be outside, but I’m concerned with debris getting in it and clogging the filter.
I've had mine for a year now and it's never had an issue with debris. I think the rocks really act as a filter!
@@CatherineArensberg Good to know thx.
@@tonjamaya8022 You can put a paint strainer around the pump or cheese cloth . That will filter out most of the debris . Or an old pair of panty hose .
Simple easy. Love it. I noticed there are also solar power ones for this. Have you ever tried those?
I haven't tried solar but it's certainly worth a try if you have yours in a spot where it'll get plenty of sun! If you have it in the sun you'll probably have to fill it with water more often so keep an eye on that.
If you allow the water to evaporate, expect it to break.
@@lolodee3528 definitely good to keep them from running dry but a lot of pumps these days have an auto off if they do happen to run dry.
@@lolodee3528 having a family of electricians I totally understand this.
Solar power pumps are a waste of money. Only work in the daytime. Cheap, flimsy, and worthless.
This is awesome!!
Glad you like it! ❤
Love this fountain! I did buy all the same items you posted, however, my tray ended up falling into the pot under the weight of the rocks. Did you use the entire bag of rocks? I’m gonna give it another try as soon as it warms up a little bit more outside. Thank you for sharing this video!
Make sure you wedge it into the container really well and then place the rocks evenly from the center out. Mine tilted at one point became rhe Wright was uneven so just make sure as you add rocks you're adding them evenly
Can you add a piece of wide PVC pipe or something similar underneath the center of the tray that goes to the bottom of the planter? You would probably just need to notch it for the pump tubing, etc.
@@patriciam3079 I don't see why not!
How many inches from rim did you drill hole for chord to come out. Nice project
I drilled it about 2.5" from the top of the rim.
Beautiful! Where did you find the place that you drilled holes into?
I just made sure to drill the hole above where I knew the water line would be :)
Should you use distilled water? Is there a filter that needs to be cleaned? Electric cord in water is ok? Does the LED light do anything?
No need to use distilled water. The water will evaporate so it needs to be added depending on your humidity level. There is no filter to be cleaned. The pump is made with a water proof electric cord :) The LED is for night time viewing.
I did have one question. Is there an issue when it rains that there is too much water in it???
Also we bought a solar pump.
Thank you so much. 💓 We bought the supplies and ate putting this together tomorrow night.
No issue at all! It's more likely that you'll have to add water to it if it doesnt get enough rain water. Evaporation happens fast!
Nice,how are u going to remove the water so u can carry to your special place
You can always fill it after you get it where you need it!
Thank you for the video - I would like to make one of these for inside my home for my plant collection. I find most pumps are too loud with a constant hum. Can you hear this pump over the sound of the water splashing?
No not at all!
I just tested the pump. I bought the exact one that you listed, mine is loud, louder then the babbling water and the pressure isn’t great. Update I had to open the pump up to correct the problem. It is quiet and is pumping with good pressure.
Hi beautiful, you did a great job. 😘😘😘
Thanks jen!
Great plan and seems easy. Can it be used outdoors?
Yes, absolutely
Really helpful , thank you
Thank YOU for watching!
I just love this fount as in. Is it Zen? Is it Minimalist? It's Just Perfect! *Approximate cost*?
I *think* it was around $75 when I built it but material prices have gone up since then. There is a link in the video description thst shows the current list and pricing!
Hi Catherine I'm from Australia, so I need to know where I can buy that sort of all-in-one black fountain pump.
Is it water proof? T.y.
Hi! Yes, it is waterproof. They sell these all in one pumps at most garden centers here in the states. I hope that helps!
Did you mention the diameter of the terracota bottom piece you used to place the rocks?
Great idea ..thanks for sharing but what about the hole you made to pass cable plug through it, water falls down it .. isn't it?
The hole is higher than the water line. No water gets out from there.
We can’t get the actual pump kit in 🇬🇧 that you have shown in your video, all we have is the jets where I’d like to have the umbrella effect like you’ve shown
Darn!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Wondering why you didn't put a cork around the electric cord to plug the hole? BUT....GREAT IDEA overall Simple and elegant...THANK YOU! A++++++++++
Thanks for watching and commenting! Raising the cord above the water line was the easiest solution and works great!
@@CatherineArensberg Gotcha! TOTALLY LOVE the design.....NAILED IT.
Subscribing!!
@@TheRycooder thank you! ❣
Do birds use it?? Or is it more of just a decorative feature??
I'm gonna do a similar build, with the pump at the bottom of a reservoir, but I'm gonna have the extra water simply overflow over a side, back into the bottom of the bucket. This will give the birds a bath to play in. I'll have some sort of catch netting near the overflow to eliminate any little critters drowning.
Its just for decoration at my house but of course you can adjust as needed for yourself!
I just discovered this video and I ordered everything from Home Depot but the saucer size they sent me says it’s a 16 in but it doesn’t fit tightly on the planter. Should I try a l7 in. Please advise.
The planter should be tapered - wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and the saucer should fit down into the planter as it is pushed into the narrower area. BUT if that doesnt work, then try a 17", as long as the top of the planter is at least that diameter.
Lovely...
Thank you! ❤
Great video! What is the diameter of the container you used?
I believe it's 16". Links to products I used are in the video description
Q when painting a birdbath can you use spray paint ?
I'm not sure. It will probably flake off as it's not meant for concrete.
Thanks 👍
No problem 👍
Can we have any plants up on top? By the way this is very easy to make thank you 🙏 👍👍
I think the tray is probably too shallow to allow for plants but maybe! Just omit the rocks and make sure it's plants thst like water!
Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰
Welcome!
Thanks a lot. This is exactly what I was looking for. ❤️
Hooray! So glad it was helpful!
Did you have to put something in the bottom of the pot to raise up the pump or was the hose from the pump tall enough to rise up above the rocks while the pump sat at the bottom of the planter pot? In other words, how tall is the pump from its feet at the bottom to the top of the decorative nozzle?
I sat the pump on the bottom of the planter, but I did keep it in place by placing half a brick on either side of it. If your container is taller you can always put a block under the pump to lift it a bit. As long as the water covers the pump, where it sits in thr planter doesn't matter. Hope this helps!
How do you check the water level without taking the top apart, just add routinely?
Yes, I just add routinely!
New question. Pump keeps floating up when the basin is filled. How can I secure it so it stays on the floor of the container?
Weight that bad boy down with a brick! :)
looks easy...however....you need to make sure that the pot is the correct depth so that the spout of the pump is tall enough to come through the hole...
Can tray be a plastic one?
does painting the tray black make it toxic for birds and wildlife to drink from?
I wouldn't think so but I really can't speak to it.
More acrylic the paint, the better, maybe?
I checked Home Depot and the sizes they have are 15.55 or 17.91. Will the 15.55 be the right one even though your video says 16". Thank you.
Either one is fine as long as you can fit the saucer into it and add rocks on tip to camouflage it. Hope that helps!
The nozzle on my pump extends to 9”, but my base pot is deeper than that. Can I sit the pump on something (bricks, another pot, etc.) so that the nozzle comes to the top of the pot?
Yes! A paver or brick works great to boost your pump up to where you need it! :)
Where did you buy this fountain pump with this special fountain head? I’m not getting the links. Thanks! 🙏🏻
The links are in a kit.com link in the video description.
THANK you so much.
Welcome!
With this project. How are you supporting the tray that the black stones are in?
With that much weight you would think that supporting the tray is extremely important.
It wedges in there and only gets tighter with the weight because the planter is tapered.
But with the chance that the match up between planter pot and plastic tray doesn't work out to SNUG!
How would you suggest that the tray BE SUPPORTED FROM THE UNDERSIDE....if we were to use your fountain template as our blueprint?
Find the outer pot shouldn't be a problem.
Finding a tray that SNUGS UP inside the pot might be a bit more challenging.
@@patrickatkinson4509 you could use bricks on either side of the pump to hold up the tray weight. ❤️
Crazy question, is there no issue with electrocution due to the wires in water???
The pumps are completely water proof, and made to sit in water.
Maybe I missed it, but did you also drill a hole for the cord in the white flower pot?
Yes! About 2-3 inches from the top of the planter.
@@CatherineArensberg Thanks!
@@susanb974 welcome!
Could I use a solor pump? I do not have power on my back patio.
You absolutely can use a solar pump!
I’m sorry but where is the link to what you bought and used? What size is the main pot?
Here is a link to all the items but it appears that the container is no longer available. It does show the dimensions. Hope its helpful! kit.co/CatherineArensberg/modern-container-fountain
Could a person use a pump that is solar, so that it may be used in garden?
Yes you can!
Are you talking about the link landscape designs?
The link to the list of items to purchase to make this fountain are in the video description.
@@CatherineArensberg it doesn’t work on my iPad. Sorry but thanks. I’ll go to home depot and see what I can find.
kit.co/CatherineArensberg/modern-container-fountain try this!
@@CatherineArensberg I’m so sorry I’ve been such a pain. Thank you very much.
@@robinconway1791 happy to help!
I couldn't find one of those trays. Unless I bought new which was like $50. The pump was $45, the extra tubing was $15, the spout was $15 (lowes). I did 2 tears, the matching pots cost $50 (walmart) all of my rocks (I needed a lot to fill the pots) cost $75 (lowes) I live in Canada. And we are in lock down. Shopping for cheaper items is nearly impossible. Oh and the pump screeches once in a while. I'm not thrilled. I couldn't get it to level in my garden,without buying more stuff. So I put it at the bottom of my steps.
The tray is available here: kit.co/CatherineArensberg/modern-container-fountain/16-in-dia-terra-co . It's $9.
Fellow Canadian here. Next time get the pump from an irrigation company at end of season sale or online for way cheaper than Canadian big box stores. Also, head to a local beach or river for beautiful smooth rocks. They aren’t black but when wet they’re gorgeous, variations in color and pattern and free! Or use a Micheals 40% coupon and get rocks there, bringing a family member to use another coupon or go back repeatedly until you have enough bags of discounted polished rocks. End of season sales at retailers or online will also provide awesome discounts on vases, urns and trays. I always figure out a cheaper, maybe less convenient way, of producing something and it feels way better knowing how much money I didn’t spend. Cheers.
@@tonysopranosduck416 I love these tips! A fellow bargain shopper after my own heart!!
I couldn't see the inside the big pot to understand how it works.
Can you please provide the link for stuff you used.. thank you
There is a link in the video description
@@CatherineArensberg Thank you for the quick reply...sorry I didn’t pay attention to the link earlier. Thank you again.👍🙏
@@babbalkumar6944 no problem! Happy crafting!
Can this be done as a solar water fountain?
Sure! Just have to make sure it's getting plenty of sun wherever it's placed.
where did you get the fountain kit?
The list of items is in the description in a link. You can get it from a hardware store like lowes or home depot though!
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What watt of pump you have used
I'm not sure. The link to the pump is in the description - I'm sure Home Depot's site will tell you what wattage it is!
You didn’t mention the flow rate which is adjustable on the pump, which you should figure out before you add the rocks.
my apologies
Is this fountains for outdoors or indoors?
You can use it indoors or outside!
Where is the list?
The list is in a link in the video description
Name of pump please?