Plug and Play – Sun Power for Your Garden Ornaments

Have you ever considered a garden water fountain but were put off because of the hassle of installing the electric cable necessary to run the pump. Very often, people visualize having to dig trenches to lay power cables to the fountain; digging up plants to get the cable laid in. they may have considered using [...]

What is the best way to run power to a garden pond isolated by a sidewalk?

I have a strip of garden in my yard running the length of my fence. I’d like to install a small pond, with fountain, there. Unfortunately it’s divided from the main span of yard, including the deck where the electrical outlet is, by a sidewalk. Is there any easy and safe way [...]

Five Reasons Why Solar Power is Right for Your Water Fountain

A solar water fountain could become the highlight of your entire landscape. Some people plant bedding flowers and flowering shrubs and perennials to beautify their gardens. A solar fountain will make an interesting feature to your garden or patio décor simply, easily and inexpensively.
If you have hesitated about buying a garden water fountain before, [...]

How can I power a small fountain/pump 50 ft from an outlet?

I am making a 25-30 gallon container water garden with a couple goldfish. I would like to have a filter/fountain in it, but where it will be is 50′ from the closest electrical outlet. A solar fountain is out of budget, so I would like to run an outdoor extension cord under the ground. Years [...]

Converting a solar panel (direct sunlight power) to a battery backup system? How to help!?

I want to make solar powered fountain for my husband’s birthday. However, we do not get enough direct sun all day to power a “direct sunlight” solar panel. I would like to use a solar fountain pump and add a battery system to it so that the battery will charge and accomodate for [...]

How can i make a water fountain, without using solar power, or electricity?

I would like to make a small water fountain for my garden, but without it using any electricity, or solar power, i want to make one that works just by the power of water… if ya get what i mean