Getting Started

I began my project by looking online and choosing my new decorative water feature. I instantly fell in love with the Aquascape Small Stacked Slate Urn. It is 25" in diameter and 39.5" high. The perfect size for my outdoor space. Since my pre-existing gardens were already full of flowers and shrubs, I decided I wanted to design an entirely new garden to incorporate my feature. The urn is lightweight, around 40 pounds, and is made out of natural rock veneer. I really like how you have the option to easily move it if necessary in the future. It is also durable, and will never fade or chip. I was stunned when I opened my Aquascape package to see how it truly did look like real rock, and I didn't even break my back! It's always a good sign when a project starts out with no broken body parts. Since I opted for the kit, it also included a water basin, a pump and a liner skirt.

Putting the fountain together was very straightforward, and I had it set up in it's new spot in less than a day. The most time consuming process was digging the hole. Now, let me just tell you, I am from an area in New England that is known for its terribly rocky soil full of boulders that dwarf my two chihuahuas in size. I did not look forward to this dig, and I knew what was coming especially since the area of my yard I wanted to use was known for these massive rocks and tree roots. It did take some elbow grease, but I had some help getting those rocks out of the way. Really took less time than I imagined. I did, however, dig up some giant natural rocks that would cost me a pretty penny to purchase at a store!

Once the digging was done and the water basin was in place, we filled it with water and tested out the pump. It was running in no time! Now it was time to start designing my new water feature garden! If you are looking for easy instructions to set up this water feature, I've included the step by step video below. For more, check out this helpful video that shows you how to create the perfect paradise with fountainscapes by clicking here.