7 Soothing DIY Garden Fountains: Water Features for Tranquil Outdoor Spaces

Gardens should offer respite—water masks noise, adds nature, soothes souls. These seven DIY fountains inspire and instruct, saving money over store-bought (more budget for prize dahlias!).

Charlotte at Ciburbanity's concrete sphere fountain: Goodwill finds + concrete = circle-of-life symbolism.

Central Texas Gardener: Elayne Lansford's glass tabletop water wall—thrift store patio table potential, great instructions.

The Interior Frugalista (Marie's husband): DIY water wall with extensive tutorial photos—imagine this in your garden.

Jordan at The Happy Homebodies: flower pot fountain for quiet corners, excellent step-by-step.

Jen at Tater Tots and Jello: recirculating ceramic pot fountain with detailed tutorial (check her kitchen too!).

Inspirational (no tutorials): Teri at Gone Walk About's copper tubing fountain from Nashville Lawn Show (on our project list), and a stunning copper water wall from Pinterest (source unknown—help welcomed!).