How Do You Make an Outdoor Urn Water Fountain?
Building an outdoor fountain is easier than some homeowners think. Purchasing a fountain from a garden store can be pricey, but you can create your own at a more affordable price. Also, an urn fountain is one of the easier fountains to create. All you need is a submersible water pump and an urn that suits your needs. You can get any kind of urn you want, but if it doesn’t have a drainage hole, you’ll have to drill a hole in the bottom for the water pump. Create a drainage hole in the bottom of the urn, using a drill. The hole must be large enough to accommodate the tube for the water pump. Most water pumps will be around 2 inches in diameter. Dig a hole where you want the urn. Place the plastic basin in the hole and make sure it is level. Place a concrete block in the middle of the basin to keep it in place. Place the water pump in the bottom of the basin. The pump will have a water tube and an electric plug. Lead the electric plug to a nearby GFCI plug. Snake the cord around outdoor p