I received product from Smart Pond to create a fountain in my yard.
I have to say that this project with Smart Pond® has been one of the most fun ones I have done since I started blogging. It was so easy to do, and the results are so cute! It adds a lot of beauty to my yard, for surprisingly little money. If you wanted to create a pond like this one in your yard, without a wooden platform, it would cost under $100. That is quite a lot of bang for the buck.
Next summer, we are going to add to the flower bed, so that it goes all the way around the pond platform. We planted perennials in this bed, and will add annuals in containers next summer for instant color. In addition to adding a huge pop of color to our yard, the babbling of the water from the fountain is quite soothing when we are sitting on the porch. That same sound attracts birds, who come to visit our feeders. We are hoping to also bring butterflies to our yard with the butterfly bushes, and other colorful flowers chosen for just that purpose.
Here is a look at the fountain. You can also hear the water as it drops back into the barrel. I love this fountain. You can find the Smart Pond products at Lowes.
Kerri (The Maven) says
Karen this is beautiful! I’ve been trying to figure out how to put a water feature in my yard. You’re so inspiring!
Karen says
Aw, thank you, Kerri. I was amazed at how easy it was to do, and how much it added to my yard.
Rachel says
I love the look of this. The fish is such a cute touch. I never had any idea that something like this would be so affordable.
Karen says
Thank you! I never knew it could be so inexpensive either!
Mel says
I love it! I’ve been wanting to do a water fountain or pond!
Karen says
You should go ahead and do it! You won’t believe how easy it is to do when you use an above ground container like I did.
patty says
I love that fish! Your fountain is so pretty and such a beautiful addition to your garden. I’m sure you’re so happy to have it!
Karen says
Patty, I had planned on using a replica of an antique pump handle, but when I saw that fish, I was hooked!
Lynda says
It looks nice – I really like the fountain feature. The sound of a fountain is so soothing.
Jackie says
It looks great! Very pretty!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says
Love how your fountain adds beauty and the relaxing sound of water to your backyard. Your video did a good job showing how easy this was to set up and adjust. Glad to see Boy Cat, too. He’d probably like some fish in the fountain!
Chrisi says
I really want to do a pond at our house, this looks easy, maybe I should go for it!! I love this!
Eliza says
This is beautiful. I love the wood you have it on too, really shows it off. I would love a fountain like that in my front or side yard. I have a very small area around my trailer but would just enjoy something like this. Beautiful garden you have there too.
Ashley says
That is beautiful!! I’d love to do something like that at our house!
Penelope says
Wow, it looks really beautiful!
Andrea says
How lovely, Karen! I just love the way it turned out! Wonderful job!
Kim @ What's That Smell? says
Soooooo cute, I love it! I would love something like this in my front yard, I have lots of room.
Read. Write. Mom!- Mandy says
So cute!! I love this! I definitely need this for my backyard!
Becca says
Mama, this turned out great! I love it!
barbg says
That is so pretty! It looks like you have put a lot of time and effort into it. Now you can sit back and relax and enjoy the view.
Kimberly Flickinger says
This is so beautiful! I wish I had one in my backyard!