Building garden fountains yourself: 17 simple and original ideas for inspiration

The summer is already at the door. Yes, guess right, it’s already done. The garden is waiting for a beautification. So you can enjoy even more peace and relaxation, you can spice up your outdoor area with a garden fountain. Many people find the light sound of falling water very reassuring. In addition, such a fountain provides a cooling sensation that we will need very much in the summer heat. Of course you will find a myriad of garden fountains on the market. There are also those that you can assemble yourself with the help of the instructions. But what if we tell you that you can easily, quickly, and completely free yourself build an original garden fountain?

Rustic ceramic garden fountain

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In our collection today you can convince yourself that this is possible. This is about creative ideas for your garden fountain. It could be a fountain, a down-flowing fountain or even a Japanese Zen fountain. The good thing is that you can only use items that you already have.

These are above all old pots or metal buckets and cans. Maybe you can find those in the basement or in the garden that you no longer need. Porcelain bowls, jugs and cups are also perfect.

With such a fountain you will not only have fun, but at the same time act sustainably and environmentally friendly, which has become extremely important nowadays and should be integrated in every area of ​​life. Used objects as interior and exterior decoration, as home accessories or converted utensils, is a very popular topic with us. We have already given you lots of ideas, some of them even in the field of art using recycled materials such as plastic. Take a look at them again and take over what makes the most sense for you. Enjoy browsing!

Original fountain in country style

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Sheet metal can also look attractive and interesting

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Nostalgia in rattan look

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Magnificent flowers and metal buckets

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Stack wooden buckets of different sizes on each other

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The old porcelain tea set can certainly still be needed

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Do you have a ceramic bowl left somewhere?

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Flowerpots are also suitable for garden fountains

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The older, the more beautiful and authentic

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An ancient urn becomes a fountain

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A mini pond with Zen bamboo fountain

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Would you like to build such a garden fountain yourself?

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That’s how you start

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Further details of the construction

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Everything works perfectly

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Complete the fountain with flowers of your choice

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