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How to install a water feature

Liven up your garden with this stunning feature. - by Better Homes & Gardens
  • 22 Feb 2021
How to install a water feature

Whether you have you small courtyard or an untidy backyard, adding in water feature will help distract from a gardens limitations. 

While they can make use of limited space, water features make an excellent focal point, adding movement and excitement to your garden.

Gather your supplies

  • Waterproof glazed crucible planter (ours was 360 x 490mm)
  • Submersible pond pump n 30mm poly riser
  • Selleys Knead It Aqua
  • Rubber gloves
  • Waterproof extension cord (optional)
  • Mulch (optional)
  • Paver or brick (optional)

Notes

The size and depth of the pot you choose will dictate the size of the pond pump and poly riser you’ll need. If in doubt, buy your pump from a pond specialist supplier; that way you can also get advice.

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Here's how

Step 1

Have an electrician cut plug off pump power cord. Feed cord through pot drainage hole, then reattach plug. Ensure enough cord is left inside pot to allow pump to be raised to surface of water for maintenance. Alternatively, you can drape cord over lip of pot and cover with foliage.

Step 2

Plug drainage hole using Knead It Aqua. To do this, break off enough filler to fill hole. Knead until warm then plug hole, ensuring filler is pressed firmly onto pot and around cord so it’s watertight. Allow to harden for at least 30 minutes.

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Step 3

Screw poly riser into top of pump. Put pump in centre of pot, then fill pot with water. If pump moves around, weigh it down with a paver or brick, ensuring water intake isn’t obstructed. Plug into a power point and enjoy your soothing new feature. Keep in mind, you’ll need to top up fountain with water from time to time.

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Tip: If you don’t have an outdoor power point close enough to your pot, use an extension cord and disguise it beneath a layer of mulch. Or have an electrician install one specifically to power up your fountain.

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