Things To Think About BEFORE You Install a Cement Water Fountain and How to Replace A Fountain Pump

[@debweissler7808]

I have had a fountain in my courtyard for about 20 years. It sits in sun mist of the day & I don’t bother to drain it to keep it pristine. Every spring I pressure wash it with an electric pressure washer, fill it & then keep it topped off throughout the summer. I use an algaecide to control the algae growth & occasionally skim any debris. Mine runs 24/7 from April to December. Then I unplug it & cover it until spring. I’m planning on buying a large one next year for a new garden I will be creating, so will keep your tips in mind. My frog pond is au natural, filled with leaves & other detritus. It’s how the frogs live in nature & Ive never received a complaint from the residents. 🤭

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hi Deb, thanks for sharing your experience. A new garden?! That's always exciting!! You have taught me a new, cool word...detritus. I've never heard that one before. Frog ponds are great, sooo low maintenance.

[@terrijohnson2191]

Thank you again! I have spent the last couple of weeks looking at fountains on-line. The information you shared are some of the factors I have been considering. Love the tip about the dark stain.🤔

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hi Terri! I hope you are able to find your perfect fountain!

[@quailhollow7955]

Thanks for all the good information. I am going to try the hydrogen peroxide - great idea. When I had watched your original video about some of the algae products, I ran right over and checked the label more carefully of what I had been using at the time. Despite it saying it was safe for wildlife, there were all kinds of warning similar to what you had read. I was shocked and stopped using mine. I owe you for that. ❤️.

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

I know...how can it be safe for wildlife but can't come in contact with skin? What? Life baffles me sometimes. I used it for quite awhile before noticing the warnings too. I'm having good luck with the peroxide, I'll cross my fingers that it works for you too.

[@gardeningonthewestforkwith8994]

Mabe I don’t want a fountain🤔🥴☺️shoot or not a large heavy one? Love seeing snd hearing yours . My neighbor had a lovely one too but it is physically manageable! Point well taken about size and algae ! The price one pays for the joys of a garden😉

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

LOL I hope I didn't sound negative. I do love ours but they are more maintenance than I first would have thought. Yes, we gardeners are definitely workaholics.

[@laly6980]

I just watched another video about your garden and I saw your fountain and I asked where did you get it and now I found this video where did you get your fountain?

[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Hello and welcome to our channel! Our fountains were purchased from our local nursery in NJ.

[@laly6980]

@@planttasticcookinggardenin1561 Thank you!

[@RottBit77]

The "over hear" fountain needs a balancing...

[@TiggerTellsTales]

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[@planttasticcookinggardenin1561]

Seems fine to me but I just live here 😂