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DIY Pondless Water Feature
Would you like to have the sound of running water in your backyard? But does the thought of installing a pond leave you saying “Sounds like too much work and upkeep to me.” Well then maybe a pondless water feature may be just solution to getting that tranquil sound of water, while not having to put forth a lot of effort or cash.
A pondless water feature is basically a much smaller and shallower version of a pond. The difference is that the area that would be the pond is used as a Sump to hold water for the pondless water feature. Once this is installed it requires very little upkeep and when placed on a timer the tranquil sounds of running water can you waiting for you every day.
The video below will show you a pondless water feature that was quick to build and fairly inexpensive as far as materials go.
Some of the major points of this video are:
- The pot which is the centerpiece of the pondless water feature was purchased on sale and local Fred Meyer’s for about $35. The interior of the pot was the coated with spray on pruning sealant to protect the pot.
- The housing for the pump and the pedestal that the pot sits on are both in ground sprinkler housings that can be purchased at Home Depot.
- The circulating pump is a magnetic drive 400 gallon per hour pond pump.
- The fountain seen in the top of the pot is a simple fountain kit that can be purchased at Home Depot or online. You can also leave this as a simple overflow feature, which means that the water will pump and the bottom of the pot and then just over fill it.
While this pondless water feature is a great weekend project please take note that if this is located near trees you might want to cover it in the fall to keep leaf removal to a minimum. Also if you live in an area that freezes for an extended amount of time remember to drain the pot at least half way to keep it from cracking.
2 comments on “DIY Pondless Water Feature”
Other than halving the amount of water in the pot over winter are there any other tips for care over the winter for an outdoor fountain?
I really like what you have done with the bolders around it looks good. unfortunately i do not have the same stores as in UK, but i’m sure i could find a weather proof tub.
If you use a ceramic pot make sure you seal the inside of the pot with pruning sealer or one of the new super duper spray on sealers you see on TV prior to use. If you don’t seal it water will get into the pottery and when it freezes the water will expand and crack the pot. Generally the exterior is already sealed.
Another tip is (although a little late) is to cover the sump area with a small weave net in fall to keep leaves out and making your spring cleanup much easier.
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