How to Make a Bubbler Fountain (Solar Powered)

A simple solar bubbler fountain is easy to make. Perfect for garden wildlife like birds and insects, a shallow, calm, water feature is a nice garden addition. Gardener Scott shows how he makes the newest water fountain in his garden. (Video #376)
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[@LeverActionLarry]

This looks exactly like what I want near my garden to give the insects a drink. Thanks GS!!

[@chelseamorning608]

With temps in the 100's since the start of June (central Texas), I was just thinking about putting out some kind of water feature for the birds. This is perfect and looks great!

[@nikkitronic80]

Just the other day I was thinking that I need a simple water feature for the garden. And here comes Gardener Scott with a perfectly timed video for us. Thanks GS! You always keep me inspired! My favorite gardener on KZbin! ❤️🌱

[@UrbanChickenMomma]

I love this. Been wanting a fountain that doesn’t require electricity, just haven’t gotten around to figuring out how. Thanks for showing me! My neighbor just gave me a large pot without any holes the other day… hmmm maybe it will work. I just ordered the solar pump! Onto creating something new tomorrow! 🐝🐞🦋

[@susanbernier9399]

Thanks for an interesting idea and that scallop pot is beautiful! Congratulations on your 300,000 subscribers. 💕🇨🇦

[@Randy_Smith]

Well done! I have a 500 gallon fish/garden pond in my backyard and I can tell you from experience that the birds and pollinators will be very appreciative. I have a couple of the solar powered bubbler pumps in addition to the water feature and my solar pumps have performed flawlessly for 7+ years. The addition of the plants will also help shade the reservoir and help cut down on algae and evaporation.

[@danajensen2935]

Thank you for showing me how easy it it to add this simple water feature. That’s been number 1 on my want list for a few years now.

[@benca6151]

Definitely a good bee watering hole! Nice. I love it.

[@Megan-Yoder]

I've been trying to find an affordable water feature for my pollinator garden! I'll be ordering the pump and making one very soon. Thanks Gardener Scott!

[@heidiclark6612]

Thank You for your idea for a water feature. It looks like it's not hard to put together. I love the water hyacinth.

[@emmyashbaugh]

I love the simplicity, thank you for the no nonsense tutorial!

[@serrielu8025]

Tomorrow I will be looking thru my unused pots, which are many, for just the right combination. A great how to video. A fun looking project that can’t help but be unique. And useful for the habitat! Nice.

[@lauramacinnes2332]

My favourite gardener on KZbin x

[@brianseybert2189]

That is so cool, I think I will have to find a place for a similar water feature. Never thought of making one from scratch, again... So Cool!

[@GardenKatt]

If you used a shorter hose you would hear the little bubble sound more. I have been thinking about adding a couple to my garden and even bought 4 solar pumps last year but never got around to doing it. Thanks for the reminder.

[@essaboselin5252]

Great video! I'm a firm believer in having some sort of water feature available for wildlife. It's amazing how many birds and such that will bring in.

[@moodieslog]

300k subscribers. Awesome job! Congratulations! Beautiful fountain. I already have one but I will make this one also. You can never have enough water features and gives me another place to work my flowers into the garden

[@eliandkate]

I wish we could use these types of things, it would be awesome to have nice water feature without needing power but we just don’t have the sun needed to keep these things going 😪 But also really interesting when you mentioned the problem with the wind…. I was just thinking that I might struggle with a vertical “fountain” type as it’s a bit windy

[@carladelagnomes]

Same here in Northeast Nevada. I was wondering why my solar fountain would be short water just an hour after topping it up. :D

[@alicias9928]

Is that pump going to move the water enough that mosquitoes do not breed? I bought some leaf cutter bees and next spring I will get mason bees, I need to provide a water source so they will stick around.

[@GardenerScott]

It may, but I also use BT mosquito bits.

[@realeyesrealizerealies]

thank you for this easy demonstration. It looks great!

[@dustyflats3832]

First of all fun project! Don't forget to check for mosquito larvae. My SIL brought me some plants in a bucket of water and I just planted them 4 days later and noticed there was larvae swimming around. Don't know how long it takes for them to appear, but Glad I got the job done sooner than later. There are mosquito rings that float to protect against this, but not sure how safe they are to use. And yes the drop of soap trick and not totally sure it works. Just thought I would mention as we had a HUGE problem that got increasingly worst every year to the point the mosquitoes were bouncing off our car windows when we came home. We figured it out when we walked behind a neighbors yard and there was a Monstrous pile of TIRES!!! Ugh! We were suffering so much for so long because of this pile. It was promptly cleaned up--thankfully! I like water features, but I have enough to keep the bird baths clean. The other neighbor killed his bees again so we don't need to water them. Still, I've seen some wonderful project with these solar powered pumps--very nice!

[@mogirl7400]

The dunks are safe for wildlife. I put a small piece in birdbaths and rainbarrel..

[@dvybryson7300]

Congratulations on 300,000 subs

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

Thanks for the interesting demonstration. It turned out lovely.

[@darlinemcginity8996]

Thank you very much I was looking for something that was simple basic for my garden. I believe what you have put together will work for my garden. Thank you PS thanks for not using any tools.😅

[@robertslockbower306]

Terrific way above my ability level! Will check out Amazon Thank u beautiful video. Bob

[@laurabartoletti6412]

Gardener Scott, neat idea for your bubbler fountain. Thank You, clear instructions helpful! 300,000 CONGRATS!! 🌞⛲🪴🦋

[@dora-er9xg]

Thanks for the tutorial, really useful.

[@tranthiduyen615]

Xin chào bạn, chúc bạn buổi tối vui vẻ và có giấc ngủ ngon

[@Mrs_Homemaker]

They also sell floating solar fountains on Amazon for $20 or less. That's an even easier set up for folks who want something quick

[@elisabetk2595]

They spray the water wildly so you end up having to have a fairly deep container and refill it every day or so. At least that's my experience. Also it only lasted one season before the plastic solar panel deteriorated too much to work anymore.

[@amysnipes4245]

Do you think the soft water movement enough to deter mosquitoes? Thanks. This is a great idea!

[@GardenerScott]

The water movement and plants should be enough, but I also use BT mosquito bits as a backup.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I really like that. It's very nice. Cheers, Scott! 👍👍✌️

[@sjk7314]

I absolutely love this! I have always wanted a little water feature but, not being mechanically gifted, wasn't sure how to begin. But I can do this! Would water cress work in the lower pot? 💜 from Wisconsin

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, watercress can work.

[@CassieS09]

I live in Colorado as well and I definitely want to add a bubbler for my pollinator garden area, this idea is simple and perfect! I am curious, do you have to shut it off and move it during the winter? Thank you for this how-to and congratulations on 300k!

[@GardenerScott]

The pump should be removed in winter so it doesn't freeze and I drain the water out. I'll probably store this one in my shed during winter. Thanks!

[@scruffygardenerau2098]

Thanks great video. Big love from Australia

[@maryglidden2943]

Thank you for this. I bought a solar pump last year and made a water feature but wasn't happy with it- I think doing a pot inside a pot is maybe my solution! Will you have to put something in it to keep mosquitoes from laying eggs?

[@brianseybert2189]

mosquito dunks, it is a bacteria that effects mosquito larva. The bacteria will not affect any other wildlife. Being in aired Colorado, I do not think GS will need to worry about mosquitos.

[@maryglidden2943]

@@brianseybert2189 I live in Colorado also and we are already having mosquitoes ! You wouldn't think we would but.....those little rascals find the littlest bit of water it seems ....and the humans they are attracted to like me!

[@GardenerScott]

I use BT mosquito bits.

[@petrag.4092]

Thank you for sharing!👍🙏❤️

[@mogirl7400]

I just ordered the fountain! I love it, can't wait to put it together! Do you put a mosquito dunk in the fountain?

[@GardenerScott]

That's great! I do use BT mosquito bits.

[@simpleguitar9138]

Cool design nice going!

[@catherinemurphy873]

I love it. Thanks 👍

[@Birdhouselady]

Very nice. How do you keep the alge from growing. Do the plants help with alge

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, the plants will help block the light algae needs and help keep it from growing.

[@elisabetk2595]

I have to hose out the dish that we use for a bird bath every couple of days, because the birds take a drink and do their business right there into the water. I love this idea but I'm wondering how practical it will be to keep clean. The filters for those fountain pumps get clogged easily. Maybe the water hyacinths will help though.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

So awesome 👏🏻

[@LearnwithJanice]

Hello from Kansas 🇺🇲

[@audreyhight]

With the water hyacinth present, and adding water occasionally to the system, as needed, will this type of bubbler need any extra cleaning, other than perhaps annually? I want something with minimal maintenance.

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, I found it required more cleaning. I replaced it with a new one this year and haven't had to clean it yet for two months. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-qm4h4o7WkibM

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Thanks!!!❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

What do you use to keep the algae out and still not harm birds and other wildlife?

[@GardenerScott]

The plants help keep algae from growing.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

@@GardenerScott Oh! I have a bird bath I put a fountina in and it gets green and slimy. But I don't want to add chemicals in case they might harm the birds.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

@@SunsetGazing I know that it isn't harmful to the animals, after all they drink out of mud puddles, but it does plug up the pumps. I have a large fountain/bird bath and it is hard to clean.

[@frankbarnwell____]

That level can help birds... especially frogs that get in and can't get out. Too many toads and frogs in rain containers. Oh my 300k. ... party! Congratulations GS

[@elisabetk2595]

The outer bucket worries me for this reason though.

[@shreyasdube]

What is that black thing you put around the tube before you applied sealant?

[@GardenerScott]

It's a piece from an old plastic pot cut to size.

[@deyeaus]

I've noticed on a few of your recent videos that the audio of your voice has been more right sided than even. It's particularly noticeable when you've been talking and cut to the music, which is both sides. It makes it difficult if you're only listening with one ear bud.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks for the input. I've been trying a new mic configuration and will adjust it.

[@theiceageiscoming.5516]

💪😎🇺🇲

[@elizabethcochrane9015]

I didnt see it bubble