How Do You Build A Solar Fountain?
Fountains help create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere for your outdoor living space. The sound of water trickling in the background is soothing and the beauty of the fountain adds design interest to your landscape. You can easily build a solar fountain with a planter, some decorative stones and a solar fountain pump. Solar pumps are available from online retailers and possibly from your local landscape supply store. Select a planter that’s large enough to make a statement in your yard or garden. Commercial fiberglass planters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, or you could choose an oversized ceramic planter for your solar fountain. Some commercial planters have wide, elongated openings which gives you the option of creating a fountain as a centerpiece in your landscape. Insert the cord that connects your solar fountain pump to the solar panel through the drainage opening in the planter. Seal around the drainage hole and the cord with waterproof silicone adhesive or plumber’s pu