Turn Your Rain Barrel into a Garden Fountain – Here’s How!

Turning a plain rain barrel into a beautiful garden fountain is a fun DIY project that not only makes your outdoor area look better but also helps the environment by using rainwater wisely.

Let's explore how to transform a rain barrel into a lovely garden fountain by looking more closely at the steps involved.

Getting Your Supplies Together

First you need to get a water pump and a water feature like something for the water to cascade over. You also need a rain barrel a tube to move the water from the pump to the water feature and a drill. You can find most of these items at a local plant nursery home improvement store or online.

Make sure you place your water feature correctly.

Your water feature could be something like a statue a bird bath or even a rockscape that matches the current style of your garden. You should put whoever you choose right above the barrel so it's high enough for the water to flow down into it.

Put in the pump

Repair the water pump that's located at the bottom inside the rain barrel. The pump has two main uses: The rain barrel sucks in water and pushes it up to make a nice fountain effect. There are solar powered or low voltage pumps that are greener and safer options but standard power options work well too.

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Attach the water pump to your water feature using a hose. Hide this hose in your garden soil or find other ways to tuck it away in your outdoor landscape. You can hide the hose that links the pump to the water feature so it won't be seen and this will keep your fountain looking natural and cohesive.

Make a hole

Making a hole for the water to go back into the rain barrel is not just important for function but it also helps make a nice sound of water trickling. Pick a drill bit that matches the size of your hose so it fits well.

Make sure to connect and then test it.

First you need to attach the water feature to the top end of your hose and then connect the other end to the water pump that's inside the rain barrel. After everything is connected fill your barrel with water and then turn on your pump. If your connections are perfect you should see water cascading over your chosen feature making an eco-friendly self-sustaining garden fountain.

In conclusion a rain barrel garden fountain not only makes your garden look better but it also helps save the Earth's resources. Remember it's important to take the chlorine out of the fountain water and fill up the rain barrel with rainwater so the recycling process can keep going sustainably.