Moving water in a yard or garden can give you so much enjoyment that everyone should have some. If you just want to encourage wildlife into your life, or crave for the coolness and peace generated by water, then moving water is just what you need.
You do not have to have a large pond to reap the benefits of moving water, a small garden pond will repay you tremendously for the room you use. The sound and feel of moving water can be created just as easily by using a very small water feature or fountain.
A basic water feature can be easily constructed using a large container buried in the ground with a small pond pump and a plastic hose pipe leading to the surface . Make the pond safe by placing a wire grill over it and covering with rocks. You could if you wish place small plants in pots among these stones. You need to be sure that these plants will survive the continual water and place them so they are not in the main water flow.The fountain is the next decision to make. You could have the water bubbling up through the stones. This would require no more than a spout on the end of your pipe from the pond pump. Alternately, you could use a more elaborate fountain. There are many small fountains out there to be found that would do the job admirably well. The third option is a deer scarer. This is in fact bamboo canes which tip when filled with water giving a soothing click when it tips to empty.
Many DIY stores offer kits of parts which assemble into some very charming water features, if you are not happy about building from scratch. These are available in many materials, and you will find a style to suit your environment,(and pocket).
The great thing about this form of construction is that there is no depth of open water for young children or animals to fall in.
Any competent DIYer could quickly and easily build or install a water feature like this. Care must always be taken when installing outdoor electrics, especially when water is involved, and advice should be sought from a qualified person.Since this is a small pond, a solar pond pump may well be sufficient and will then avoid this electricity problem
