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Starting at
$5000.00
The beauty of water in your garden without the space or upkeep of a pond.
Starting at
$5000.00
The beauty of water in your garden without the space or upkeep of a pond.
Transform
A simple fountain is one of the easiest ways to incorporate the sound of water into your garden. They can be installed without heavy machinery, require no large rocks or boulders, and have a minimal impact on your property.
Affordable
Simple fountains start at $4000 making them one of the most cost-effective hardscape features you can add to your garden. The perfect way to add the sight and sound of water to your yard.
Choices
Six styles to choose from. You can add lights, fire, an auto-fill, or an auto-doser. You can also upgrade the pump and add a bib liner for a more dramatic effect. Simple fountains can be installed as stand-alone features or incorporated into an existing water feature.
Classic Slate Stacked Urn
Scalloped Urn
Slate Stacked Sphere
Spillway Bowl
Basalt Column
Slate Stacked Wall
The Ultra 1100 is an ideal pump for decorative fountains. The fish-safe, oil-free design uses mag-drive technology making this pump extremely energy efficient, saving hundreds of dollars over traditional pumps. The included 3-way valve, threaded elbow, and multi-hose fittings make this pump easy to install in a wide variety of applications.
The durable pre-filter cage protects the pump, and the locking cage design makes it easy to remove the pre-filter for cleaning and maintenance, providing years of trouble-free operation. A wide, flat base and rubber feet make the Ultra 1100 Water Pump stable and decrease the amount of vibration during use. The included fittings are compatible with most ¾””, 1″”, 1.25″”, and 1.5″” pipe.
The basin is constructed of professional-grade, high-density polyethylene and backed by a lifetime warranty to ensure years of satisfaction. The AquaBasin 45 handles pump flow rates up 4,000 gallons per hour and can store up to 98 gallons of water. Drillable deck cylinders across the top of the basin provide endless plumbing and lighting options and keep unsightly cables and plumbing out of sight. The large, flat deck makes it easy to set and position fountains and the center cylinder is pre-drilled for plumbing single fountain applications. A pump access panel with integrated handle makes it easy to remove the cover for pump access. The large size of the corner access is compatible with larger pumps and is the area is elevated to prevent gravel from falling into the basin during pump maintenance. The square shape reduces water loss due to splash off and maximizes water storage capacity and drainage slots throughout the deck maximize water circulation.
Every Simple fountain includes all the necessary plumbing to connect yourt fountain feature to your pump.
Each Simple Fountain includes enough decorative rock to cover the Aquabasin.
Simple fountains work by pumping water held in a reservoir up through some simple plumbing and then cascading down the fountain feature of your choice. That water flows back into the reservoir to re-circulate again. There are six fountain features to choose from to suit your style.
Click the “Book Now” to schedule a consultation. We ask you to upload a few pictures of the location where you want to install the fountain and access to the project area.
We will follow up with a short phone call and then an onsite visit. During that onsite visit we will confirm the final installation details.
We ask for a 50% deposit before we call in utility locates. Once we have an all-clear from the locates we can schedule the installation date.
Installations usually take less than a day.
Upgrades
…and a few other things.
There are six upgrades you can add to your simple fountain to take it to the next level.
Add a whole new dimension to your fountain with lights. There are several options to choose from. You can add a ring of light to the top of almost every fountain feature lighting up the ‘bubble” effect making it almost seem like a torch. Uplights complete the picture highlighting the silver raindrops that spill from your backyard fountain.
Get the next level of amazing from your fountain with a fire add-on kit. Adding fire can be as easy as dropping in a paraffin burner (you can even have citronella to keep the bugs at bay) or as dramatic as the propane ring pictured here.
Set your mind at ease with an auto-filler. One of the few maintenance chores associated with a Simple Fountain is ensuring the reservoir is topped up so your pump doesn’t run dry. The auto-filler takes care of this automatically!
Get even more excitement from your fountain with a pump upgrade. If your fountain is in your front yard or you want to hear it from inside your house a pump upgrade is a good choice. Pump upgrades also include a “bib-liner” to help catch the increased splash they create.
Maintain the best water quality automatically! Fountains are typically low maintenance installs, but for fountains in full sun or on well water, sometimes water treatments are necessary to avoid poor water quality. The auto-doser takes care of adding whatever treatments you need.
Say goodbye to string algae all while being 100% safe for plants, animals and fish. Some fountains can develop string algae. If you have pets or birds that drink from your fountain you may not want to use the traditional liquid treatments the auto-doser provides. The Ion Gen solves your algae issues and is safe for pets and wildlife.
A simple fountain is one of the best entries into water gardening. They are easy to maintain and one of the most cost-effective upgrades to a yard.
Nothing can change a yard like the sight and sound of water. It is a lot of fun watching the birds get a drink or play in the water.
Whether you work from home or are coming back from the office there is nothing like the relaxing sight and sound of water to unwind and relax to.
Everything you need to get into water gardening. Discover how the sights and sounds of water can transform your yard.
Starting at
$5000.00
Everything you need to get into water gardening. Discover how the sights and sounds of water can transform your yard.
Starting at
$5000.00
Ideally yes, but it isn’t necessary. Some water features require constant filtration, but not a simple fountain. We recommend you run it 24/7 to avoid mosquitos finding your reservoir an attractive place to lay their eggs. Other considerations can be if wildlife comes to rely on your fountain as a source of fresh clean water you may want to keep it running 24/7.
No. Mosquitos prefer stagnant water to lay their eggs. This is one reason we recommend leaving your pump on 24/7 to break the surface tension of the water and discourage mosquitos.
No. A simple fountain recirculates water held in the reservoir.
Due to evaporation and some over-splash your feature will need periodic water top ups. It is possible to connect your feature to an automatic fill valve to elliminate this chore and ensure your reservoir never runs dry.
Homeowners have to provide their own power for us to plug the pump and/or lights into.
Ideally, you hire an electrician to install a GFI waterproofed plug near the feature. While you are waiting for an electrician we can use a heavy-duty (12-14awg) outdoor extension cord.
It is always best to schedule the electrician for after the water feature has been installed.
For fountains with a reservoir of less than 500g:
You can leave water in the reservoir.
Remove the pump and drain any excess water. Storage in dry frost-free location for winter.
Either cover your fountain feature with a winter tarp or remove it from the basin and store it in a frost-free location.
For fountains with a reservoir of over 500g:
You can leave the feature running through the winter. If it freezes keep a close eye on the reservoir. As the ice locks up on the feature it will lower the reservoir. That ice will eventually insulate the running water underneath it and it will continue to flow. A frozen fountain can be an amazing sight by itself, just keep an eye on the reservoir level.
Almost none!
Make sure the reservoir is topped up periodically and winterize the feature at the end of the summer.
Simple Fountains create almost no disruption to your property.
The excavated soil will need to be relocated, but it is usually easy to incorporate into the existing landscaping.
Heavy machinery is not required so there should be no need for lawn or garden repairs. Sometimes an irrigation line may conflict with the installation and either you have your irrigation company service it afterwards are we can repair simple reroutes or fixes.
Simple fountains have no water filtration. If you find algae build-up or if it will be in full sun all day, we recommend installing an auto-doser or IonGen. This can help keep algae growth in check.
Absolutely. Adding simple fountains is an excellent way to add another dimension of interest to an existing water feature.
Building your watergarden dreams.
Serving:
Qualicum Beach
Parksville
Nanoose
Coombs
Errington
Lantzville
Nanaimo
Cedar
Gabriola
Cedar
Ladysmith
Saltair
Chemainus
Crofton
North Cowichan
Duncan
Nanaimo Watergardens & Landscaping respectfully acknowledges that it operates as an uninvited guest of the Snuneymuxw and Snaw-naw-as people on their traditional and unceded territory.