Replace Your Basic Fountain For An Alternative From Home Depot That Beautifies Flower Beds

If your flower beds lack a focal point, the answer might not be a gazing-ball-inspired statue or faux wishing well — it might be a water feature. However, this doesn't mean you should start digging a wildlife pond or designing your own disappearing waterfall from scratch. All you really need is a plug-in fountain, some water, and a power source. Even when not placed in the center of the garden, a stunning fountain could be the perfect solution to the bare spot in your flower bed. It could also be a useful decoration to beautify the space when things aren't blooming. When adding an outdoor water feature to your garden, it should be large enough to be eye-catching without taking away from the surrounding flora and fauna. You may also want to consider fountain options that boast character and whimsy, unlike streamlined contemporary bubbler fountains and overdone tiered styles.

The Fratelli Siblings Rock Outdoor-Indoor Fountain with Light gets a 4.5-star rating on The Home Depot website, with the majority of customers being satisfied with how it looks and functions in their yard. It also has a unique design. It depicts a cute scene of children holding a frog and lily pads beside a small rock pool. Water bounces off each lily pad and lands into the 1.5 gallon basin from two points, and a built-in light illuminates the water and the statues at night. One person commented that the product was "beautiful and appears well made. Just what I was looking for." The fountain costs just over $270. This price range could be due to the artistic details and built-in light feature. It's also marketed as having all-weather performance, implying that this fountain is made to last. 

Before you purchase this fountain, it's important to note that one customer cautioned that the pump speed may not be as strong as advertised. The water's flow rate paired with the cascading lily pad design may result in more of a relaxing trickle of water than a fast-moving waterfall. That may be something to consider if you want to be able to hear the sound of running water throughout a large garden. However, it could serve as a calming mini garden feature, since it isn't as loud. Also make sure you're okay with its dimensions. The product measures just over 2 feet tall and 19 inches wide, so it's not the biggest fountain.

In addition to specifications and size considerations, you also need to account for the ideal placement. Due to its size, it could go along the border of a flower bed, or be surrounded by low-growing perennials and annuals whose mature height is less than 2 feet. Otherwise the plants may overcrowd the fountain. It could fit seamlessly in a flower bed that borders the edge of a backyard pond, since the children's figurines are holding lily pads. Another thing to consider is that it weighs 33 pounds. You may need to put it on a dolly or get assistance to move it to the desired spot. Seeing as the product comes with a 6-foot cord, an extension cord might be necessary if you want to put it in a garden that's further removed from your home.