DIY Mini Solar Powered Garden Fountain

Looking for a fun easy project? Build a small solar powered fountain for your Garden or yard. This solar powered fountain / Birdbath is a great source of water for pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Get creative and decorate your fountain anyway you like! Fun for kids and adults.
Check out my one year update video to see how things have changed and what animals have visited.
• DIY Mini Solar Powered...
Solar pump link:
Unfortunately exact model pump I bought seems to no longer be available but here’s a model that looks close. www.amazon.com/dp/B08SQKJTQ2/...

[@Viera95]

Hi. The one year update video is now live. see what changes i've made and what animals have visited. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3nanYdsYr5sp6c Thanks for watching!

[@comoelitamelendez8467]

This was fantastic and sper easy to make! I bet the birds here in OK will LOVE this! And you can even put a few of these around your yard as little water features. THANK YOU SIR!

[@rsamviera2848]

Doesn't require digging and can be moved around to different locations ... great summer time project for young naturalists..🦋

[@Viera95]

Hi everyone. I’m working on a 1 year update video on the fountain, it has changed a bit since this video was filmed. Also it will be a chance to show you all the animals that have visited the fountain recently. Hoping to get the video up in the next week or so. Thanks for watching!

[@maryfuentes5110]

You did not put a little plastic tube to make.the water pump! Wow is amazin! But please for next time could you go slowly to show the main points. Like when you said "this is the filter, oops you connect to the water pump" ...and.thats it? Please would you explain us more. I do not.know anything about gardening and I have a little tiny pond that the water is black looks like nobody take.care of it is in the backyard. I would like.to clean and just have the water keep.pumping by itself. Please let me.know. thanks you.

[@janwilcox4188]

great! Really looking forward to update before I make one. - THanks!

[@Freyja123]

You were going to put the link for the solar water fountain, l can't find it?

[@connieconley8496]

Need link for solar pump please.

[@Viera95]

@@connieconley8496 They no longer sell the one that I use but here is one that I have bought for family and has worked well. Biling Solar Water Fountain Pump Outdoor, Upgraded Solar Fountain Pond Pump Kit with Stake, Solar Powered Fountain Water Pump for Bird Bath, Garden, Backyard, Pool, Fish Tank a.co/d/7URwjIA

[@rbashta]

This was a perfect and easy to make water feature to add to my backyard. It cost me $7 for a 14 inch terra cotta plastic dish from Home Depot and $ 15 for the pump and separate solar panel from Amazon. It only took a few minutes to complete and looks great against the rock and flowers in the back corner of our lot. Thanks for posting.

[@Kayenne54]

Watched another person put this kind of fountain together, with the solar powered concept, and she suggested to take the plastic film off the solar panel, as it gets murky quite quickly. Thank you for uploading your build, very pretty.

[@stephaniehatfield5831]

Thank you! You make it look so simple & easy to put together!

[@Zaiah_1809]

I’ve always wanted a small water fountain , I’m gonna try this it looks so easy and cheap thanks so much!

[@bathoreon3203]

Looks like a fun project to work on. Thanks for uploading!

[@davidschmidt270]

What I really like the most is it's simplicity.....no fancy expensive pumps and water features and yet the backyard wildlife will really love/ appreciate it.....way to go brotha'👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✝️🛐🐣📝💯🧺🍟🍦🌻🌵🐧

[@danthomas6587]

Best idea yet. I like how little it costs verses how necessary and valuable a water feature is for wildlife. Subbed.

[@marianlawrie8614]

What a considerate man ...so caring ...

[@saundrayork767]

What a great water feature! Of all the fountains I've looked over, this one I'm making first! Thanks

[@ootsie601]

I just ordered my solar fountain and I can't wait to do this. Thank you!

[@Feb20Liz]

Perfect mothers day gift! Thanks for the idea

[@barbaraperry1412]

Just make sure to monitor the water level. This is so shallow that it could easily dry out really quickly, and if that happens, the pump could get damaged.

[@Viera95]

The fountain has dried out a few times for me but luckily the pump wasn’t damaged.

[@Sunshine-lg8su]

Thank you I was looking for a small water feature idea. I appreciate the simplicity of this fountain and will create several in my garden! 🙌

[@ingrid2543]

Thank you! Just ordered one. We have all kinds of birds coming into our yard, not to mention a fox, deer, chipmunks, squirrels etc. can’t wait to see how this works.

[@evieru8718]

What a fun project. I do have one in my garden but now I will be adding a water pump. Thank u for sharing. 😊

[@MyHappyHome]

This is a easy, affordable and doable project, thanks for the inspiration 💕💋

[@760mom]

Absolutely perfect. Just the video I've been looking for. Easy and quick project for my 4 year old's attention span.

[@deedeekim1940]

Great idea. Its going to be my fun outside fountain to make this Memorial day! Thanks for sharing!

[@mindlifeheart2906]

Really like this. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you 😊

[@VeroniKa-mw7rc]

Thank you for this video! It really helps! I want one in my yard!

[@raccooneyes2099]

i ordered the pump, its coming today and i can't wait to make this. i plan to elevate it with a small pot so it doesn't get debris in it. i hope my squirrels and birds will use it. thanx again for this idea! i know my cats will love watching the wildlife.

[@barbaraoneill7384]

Good idea but next time, wash your rocks before you put them in the fountain so your water doesn’t get cloudy like it did this time.👍🏻

[@zukosmom3780]

I love this. I watched a couple of videos last night and they were complicated and one needed a lot of supplies. I’ll definitely be doing this. Thank you 😊

[@Gtumrths]

Put it in half shade, in summer the water gets to hot.

[@markthompson3449]

too

[@oh5148]

2

[@mariajohnson4845]

I love this! It's small enough it's easy to clean!

[@chantalrochon3566]

Thank you for this video. Sweet and simple, great idea!

[@TheLivingBackyard]

I love this! Just what I needed for the flowerbed I'm planning, thanks! ♥ ♥ ♥

[@Evelyn-vs3fk]

Thank you for this information. I’m gonna try this in my garden! 👍

[@thechubbygeekgirl]

I love this. I have a spot in my front yard like yours and this is perfect.

[@arlene9342]

Thank you! This is the easiest video for a water fountain that I've seen!

[@kafinn5302]

Excellent demonstration 🌷🌿😃🌱🌺

[@Markymarkbejammin]

Love the video. I ended up buying setup except I have a different solar panel. Super cool watching the birds in my yard.

[@catherinemurphy873]

Easy and beautiful. Thanks 👍

[@sylviadelgadillo5916]

Thanks for keeping it simple!! Great video!!!

[@bobbiechinn9578]

New subber! Love this idea! I'm going to do this in my front garden where I have lots of zinnias growing. I love sitting in my living room watching thru the windows all the birds and bees that visit them. They'll love the water!

[@davidschmidt270]

Hey thanks Jeff...what a cool project yo!

[@marylandsmann1175]

I love this idea. Thank you

[@coffeewithroomforcream]

This is a great idea! I've been looking for a small water feature that's shallow and safe for kids, this will be perfect.

[@irmamelendez2355]

Excelente video, very easy, simple to understand. Thank you.

[@edeightonm494]

Simple but very nice; you're a DIY genius Jeff. Blessings to you and all those whom you love and who love you. Greetings from the beautiful, sunny-all-year Caribbean island of Barbados.

[@mdjordjevic08]

Nice addition to my garden. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@barbaraharris1460]

Such an awesome job like how easy it is to make

[@allialias]

Happy to meet you Jeff. California desert here and the water dishes are Vital. This is a perfect solution for our solid ground. We'll let you know this summer how improving the area for wildlife (birds, insects and lizards) goes. Thanks Man. ✌️

[@anupkaushal2371]

Very nice and calming

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

That's really cute never thought of putting one close to the ground... I'm literally ordering my things now

[@anupkaushal2371]

Nice The musical sound of .... ...."water fall"

[@lulicosta6278]

Simple y hermosa!!! 👏👏👏👏😍

[@hedipes]

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for! 🦜 ⛲️

[@superfluff106]

This is great. Exsactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@Jackie-ox6zk]

Wow that’s really ,really nice Thank you for sharing😊

[@19gaming88]

Excellent idea. Thanks.

[@thedentalatheneum9282]

I loved it. Will try making it. Thanks

[@mstanley97]

Great idea! Gonna make this!

[@ladykenja2700]

- VERY nice idea. Thanx 4 sharing.

[@mjremy2605]

Good tip about the solar fountain. I had the all in one model and the mineral deposits on the solar panel in the water was constant cleaning and a pain! Outside solar is better.

[@purnimabhatt5355]

Thanks, now project idea.❤

[@jmtz4054]

Thank you so much 😀 greetings Fr DALLAS, TEXAS

[@dianabenloss9718]

thank you Jeff just buy our first home my hubby making my garden and we are looking for a low cost and low to take care of our idea is the best on the YT.

[@fortheloveofpearl999]

thank you so much for this. that's what i was looking for.

[@laurenmurphy1776]

Kudos to you for making this little fountain creatures can enjoy 👋. I live in the woods and I can assure you something like this would be attracting snakes of all kinds 🐍. Great idea and looks nice 👍

[@mgkelly3389]

Great idea, thanks!

[@sailorgirl2017]

This is perfect. I was looking for a small and simple water fountain to put on my daughter's balcony...I would think you could build on this too. Thanks!

[@sleepytasmr]

Great video!!!

[@mssixty3426]

This is great - thank you!

[@beaulieuc8910]

excellent, i am buying one for birds and insects this was helpful

[@phammond8155]

NIce, I'm going to do this. Thanks

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Thank you!👍

[@mjrussell414]

I like how you advised us not to get the kind of pump with the panel that goes in the water as I was going to buy another one because yes, mine didn’t last long.

[@nlay42]

Love the video!

[@lilyofthevalley54]

Love this 😊

[@eileenrose4958]

I’m definitely going to make this for myself and my friend. What a great idea. I just started watching you. Keep doing what you’re doing. Love ❤️ the ideas😃

[@nancyspina1368]

Does the solar panel need to be plugged in?

[@joeyd.OEF.2010]

So far my all-in-one solar fountain has been working for two years, .(minus the winter freeze). It's a cheap 20-25 dollar battery back-up Chinese made amazon pump with solar built in . I bought one for my mother and sister also . Their fountains still run (but, they dont run them as much as I do). Hoping to get another year, even though it already paid for itself. Lol.. I'm going try one with a separate solar pannel for my other birdbath this year.

[@user-pw9bv5ye8r]

Well done🤩!

[@catmom6830]

More water features 😊😊😊

[@felinafloripa]

Thanks! 👍👏👏👏😊

[@kathyforester3791]

Very cool😊

[@Itried20takennames]

Butterflies, bees and birds are absolutely attracted to these, especially in the height of summer. In fact, have had both bird baths and feeders, and the bird baths get way more birds visiting than the feeder. But FYI that might take a few weeks for the birds and bees to find the water, and don’t be disappointed if there aren’t many at first…..there will be more once they learn it’s there.

[@dogloverjb6873]

wildlife thanks you!!

[@williamtaylor2412]

love this

[@russ5064]

Brings all the snacks around.

[@jesusisking5952]

I like it..I'm going to do the same. Thank you so much 🙏

[@seamus6994]

My cousin just sent me a large near the ground bird bath. It has a small stand, maybe 5 inches of the ground. I like the idea of a solar fountain. Need to find the fountain though. Thanks, great video. Already have you subbed.

[@user-pw9bv5ye8r]

Good !

[@milenas7150]

Perfect

[@susantainter9760]

This is great for attracting the birds, bees and butterflies for my garden. Grandson has collected some cool rocks and I have the tray. All I need is solar pump. Great idea. Gonna do this!! Thanks

[@christineribone9351]

That will make a perfect water fountain for the cats.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Cute❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gardeninginthedesert]

I've made a couple of these in the past. I had two problems. The first was that our area is so dusty the whole thing needed to be taken apart and cleaned out every week. The second was that the pumps don't last very long, 6 months at most I think. After the second one died I decided it was actually getting expensive for something that should have been a cheap project. I topped up the water every day so it wasn't that it was running without water, the pumps were just rubbish.

[@cynthiabiel7714]

This is so nice and simple..I tried one by digging a hole..it was so hard due to clay and rocks and roots and then the pump would get gunky......I could never get it right.... Thank you.

[@nikkistringer5799]

Great

[@angelau1194]

This is so cute - thank you for the idea : ) May I make a tiny constructive criticism (or maybe two)? : ) From bitter experience and tiny dead bodies of bees, I think that the water (by necessity for the pump to work) in your saucer is a bit too deep for the insects which can't swim. May I suggest a chap in Sydney called Nev Sweeney who has a youtube channel called "under the choko tree?" He came up with a simple design "making s beneficial watering station for insects." It's such a simple design (we have loads round our garden and the bees love them) but you'd probably have to adapt it to your own brand bottles. Wouldn't hurt to have a look : ) The other problem is cats and birds....we have a very predatory cat and an exposed bird bath/water fountain would provide a veritable smorgasbord for her. Doesn't mean I couldn't make one,I just suggest that it is raised up off the ground maybe closer to the bushes where birds have somewhere to hide if necessary (preferably a thorny bush : )) Hope you don't mind my suggestions - apart from that I think that your idea is brilliant! Love from Australia X

[@loverlyme]

Congrats on getting the job done. I do have one worry though- I've been told that the water above the rocks needs to be only 2-3mm. Anything deeper and the bees will fall in and drown. I think it's the same for butterflies. You might need to check this out for your review. I'm building one water fountain for larger animals and a separate one for bees and butterflies.

[@SummaGirl1347]

You are exactly right. I would build up one side with more rocks for the insects and small birds, and leave one side deeper for the bigger birdies. Plus, if you leave off the sprayer, it will act like a true bubble fountain and attract more hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

[@brunoglorvis1710]

@@SummaGirl1347 very good tip !! Thank u !!

[@debbiecotter917]

I've used a deeper bowl because the water splashes out and evaporates too quickly. You'll have to add water at least every day if not twice a day in the direct sun.

[@agn855]

As he’s swapped the gravel for river rocks later in time just a little reminder, keep some rocks slightly above the water level for insects to land at their "refreshing" zone (means away from the sprinkler area!). And btw, why not wash the rocks before they’re getting added to the basin?

[@RohitKumar-zu4iz]

💙

[@nathanbugg3221]

Very informative video. How often do you have to refill it?

[@sasha-mf2oj]

I seen one that moves around in the pond. It was $31.00 about two years ago. I didn't buy it because I need to have my sprinklers repaired. My neighbor's tree roots has moved stuff over. 😕