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Pebble fountain / water feature.

CumbriManCumbriMan Posts: 67
in Garden design
Hi all, I've recently ordered plum slate chippings to replace pebbles we had on a walking area around the garden patio (lethal underfoot). I've kept the pebbles and plan to make a small water feature in an area of barren land I have (see other post).

I'm looking at something similar to the second image. Has anyone done anything similar and have any tips?

Thanks 😊

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I posted on a thread a while back something I done some time ago that's similar

    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1036406/back-garden-stream-design#latest


    Billericay - Essex

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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    I have this taken last year. The ball I made following instructions on www.madebybarb.com.
    I have a small decking lights hidden in the stones and one inside the orb so it lights the water at night.

  • CumbriManCumbriMan Posts: 67
    Thanks @""Pete.8"

    Looks a similar scale project. Good to get an idea of is Ng pond liner instead of harder plastic too. Did you wire electric to the pump or is it a solar one?

    I'd love to use solar but worried about the lack of sunlight, particularly as we go into winter.
  • CumbriManCumbriMan Posts: 67
    @K67 very nice. Like the idea of the orb and lights. It looks a good website that; I'll have to have a proper look; love a DIY project!
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I had some butyl left over from when I made my fish pond, so used that.
    The pump is wired to the mains.
    Solar just wouldn't have the oomph

    Billericay - Essex

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  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,718
    If you’re a competent DIYer a raised fountain might be worth considering and will give an alternative seating area. This is ours








    Understated lighting adds a touch of drama.








    Red velour, as usual!


    Rutland, England
  • CumbriManCumbriMan Posts: 67
    @Pete.8 that was my fear. Just trying to be green and thrifty at the same time 😁
  • CumbriManCumbriMan Posts: 67
    @BenCotto I try but I'm not sure my missus would call me a competent DIYer. That's really impressive; I love a challenge but probably haven't got the space / skill for a project on the scale of yours.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    edited May 2020
    @CumbriMan night time although it looks better than in the photo


  • CumbriManCumbriMan Posts: 67
    @k67 love it!!
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