How To Make A Fountain From A Ceramic Pot

The measurements of the terra cotta clay pots don t matter so long as the support pots will rest inverted on the bottom of the display pots and not extend above the rim of the display pots.

How to make a fountain from a ceramic pot.

For years i ve been wanting a unique water fountain but none that i liked fit our budget. 1 dump any dirt or residue from inside the ceramic pot if you ve used it for plants previously. This budget friendly diy plant pot water fountain is the perfect water feature for a deck patio porch or apartment balcony. The first pot i used wasn t quite big enough and the water kept splashing out.

My only word of advice is to make sure your your larger pot is significantly larger. You will need to attach the tubing to the submersible pump make sure to leave a lot of extra tubing. Choose any ceramic pot you want and make it blend in beautifully with your garden while creating a fantastic stand out feature to be enjoyed year round. Use the chicken wire to make a small cage surrounding the pump.

I used plastic pots. One afternoon while relaxing on the deck i glanced over at a heap of plant pots we didn t use this summer when i had a light bulb moment. Enamel pots with chips may rust. This pot will act as the main water reservoir for the fountain.

My fountain turned out great. Making your own fountain ensures you ll get something suited perfectly to your own tastes. Test the fountain on a counter first before placing it on wood or fabric that could be damaged by water. Place the fountain pump in the center of the large ceramic garden pot.

I bought another pot and used my first pot upside down to hold my small pot. Usually a pot fountain with a small pump won t splash onto surfaces. This will protect it from damage. This will form a three level fountain.

Avoid using them for fountains or place them on waterproof surfaces to avoid damaging furniture.