A garden fountain from basic materials.

Materials ($40-50)

• Large planter / ceramic pot / whiskey barrel half
• Submersible water pump
• Flexible tubing
• River stones for covering pump
• Silicone sealant if container not watertight

Assembly

1. Seal container if porous
2. Pump at bottom; tubing routed up
3. Fill water
4. Cover with stones
5. Hide cord along container edge
6. Plug in — adjust flow at pump

Running water transforms a patio. Maintenance: top-up water weekly; clean pump every 6 months.