Installing a Water Feature - Natural Stone Basalts

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1904 Farmhouse, Yup I am still there! Learn how to install a 3 column natural stone basalt feature.
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[lisab.]

I know that this isn't gardening related but I like your bangs pushed back. You look way better than I do when I am suffering through hot humid😂

[stagrant]

Seeing how to do this is much more helpful than just reading the instructions that come with the products. Your personal tips are experiences are a bonus. It's a beautiful water feature.
This week has been a treat with so many videos in one week. That's a lot of work for you and it's appreciated. 😊

[DownSpriggLane]

Love the information! Looks wonderful!

[jennifergreene]

Thank you Michelle, this is a great informative video!

[rosemarythyme]

Love the bubbling basalt fountain! It looked cool lit up at night on your 1904 Farmhouse video, too. Wanna hear a water feature story? My brother does landscape pavers and ponds. At his shop, he had an outdoor working display of a waterfall that you could see as you drove by on the main highway coming into town. Some high school kids pulled a prank by adding bubble bath to the pond water. The prank worked so well that the city cops had to close down the highway for the fog of bubbles drifting across the road! Thankfully, no accidents occurred.

[Charleneanne]

Thank you for sharing! Love the water feature 😍😍

[darlas]

Love it! Thanks for the tip about storing the pump in water over winter

[kristycannon]

I love this video. Hopefully going to do something like this soon ❤

[kimchartier]

So much great information, Thank You So Much!!

[elainewashington]

I have installed many basalt rock fountains like this. A much easier and better solution is to dig your hole, use liner and aquablox to support your rocks. I also use a pump vault beside the aquablox for easy access. No move cave ins!!

[PMPatte]

People need to remember to check water levels and keep catch basin full to prevent pump burnout.

[PreservingMyOasis]

Question: When the owner removed the pump for the winter. Does he drain the reservoir? If yes. How does he prevent the water collecting in the winter. If no. Would the reservoir crack from the ice pressure?

[terrypauloregon]

Michelle I have a question.
What is keeping the fountains from falling over in wind?

[marycatalano]

one concern: Can the basalts tip over easily from kids playing or in bad weather?