Outdoor Fountains

Outdoor fountains bring movement, sound, and style to any yard, patio, or entryway. A well-chosen garden water feature elevates curb appeal, masks traffic noise with relaxing white noise, attracts birds and pollinators, and can even boost property value. Options range from freestanding tiered and wall-mounted designs to pondless waterfalls, bubbling urns, birdbath fountains, and modern spillways, with materials like cast stone, concrete, resin, fiberglass, copper, and stainless steel. Resin and fiberglass are lightweight and budget-friendly; stone and metal feel premium and weather beautifully.

The heart of any backyard fountain is the pump. Size it by head height and desired flow: small features generally run well at 100–200 GPH per vertical foot; for a lively waterfall, plan roughly 100 GPH per inch of spillway. Use manufacturer pump curves and add an inline valve to fine‑tune. Power options include plug‑in units on a GFCI outlet and solar-powered fountain pumps, with battery backups available for evening operation. Timers, dusk‑to‑dawn LEDs, and mist makers add ambiance while conserving energy.

Helpful components and tools include preformed basins, flexible tubing, liner, hose clamps, splash mats, nozzles, auto‑fill valves, and water treatments (algaecide, dechlorinator, and scale remover). For installation, have a level, shovel, utility knife, PVC cutter, and silicone sealant on hand.

Quick tips for a low‑maintenance patio fountain:
- Place on a level, stable pad, out of strong wind and heavy leaf drop.
- Use a recirculating basin to conserve water and control splash.
- Add a mesh pre‑filter; clean the pump intake monthly.
- Top up water regularly; hard water may need a scale inhibitor.
- Winterize by draining and storing pumps before freezes; cover basins to prevent cracking.
- Keep wiring weather‑safe and GFCI‑protected outdoors.

Whether you’re building a custom landscape feature or upgrading a compact balcony fountain, you’ll find kits, replacement pumps, and accessories to install, maintain, and repair your outdoor fountain with confidence.