Gardening whizz shared the cheap way to make your own water feature where you won’t have to pay for electricity or water
A GARDENING whizz has shared the genius way to make a water feature in your garden.
If you want to turn your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis but can’t afford landscapers than look no further.
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Marta took to social media to share her clever design to create the water feature in your garden using bargain buys.
She wrote: “Create a Charming DIY Garden Water Fountain on a Budget!”
Transform any outdoor space into a serene oasis
Marta
“Looking to add a touch of elegance to your garden without splurging?
“I’ve got you covered with a simple and affordable DIY water fountain hack.”
In the clip she first grabbed a large plant pot and filled the bottom with pebbles to make sure it would stay in one place.
She then took a pot saucer that was slightly larger than the opening of the pot and placed it on top.
After, she grabbed her solar-powered water fountain kit and put it on the saucer and covered it with more pebbles.
Marta advised buying a solar-panel kit with a battery of at least 3.5w to ensure it works throughout the day.
You can purchase a similar one on Amazon for less than £15 which boasts seven sprinklers.
Finally, Marta got a watering can and filled the top with water and she finally had a gorgeous water fountain in her garden.
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The water does need to be changed frequently, but it will cost you next to nothing to run otherwise.
The clip, posted to her TikTok account @marta.makes has since gone viral with over 2 million views and 31k likes.
People were quick to thank her for sharing her trick in the comments.
One person wrote: “It’s so beautiful. I made a similar one with flowers, but I need to try this one.”
Another commented: “Do you have to keep putting water in there though?”
“Yes, couple of times a day. getting my steps in,” Marta replied.
“Bought a similar item it is fab works all day in the sun,” penned a third.
Garden features that add the most value to a house
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A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed.
- Shed – 82%
- Patio or paving – 76%
- Secure fencing, walls or gates – 72%
- Outdoor lighting – 66%
- Sturdy decking – 62%
- Water features eg. fountain or pond – 58%
- Modern garden furniture – 54%
- Artificial lawn/grass – 40%
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I have just gotten my flower pots to create this beautiful fountain.”
“Love this idea,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I finished mine yesterday! It turned out great.”
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