tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post6412445755708826021..comments2024-03-28T11:43:19.438-06:00Comments on Interior Frugalista: Solar Plant Pot Water Fountain In Under 15 MinutesMarie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-88070116290622253612022-09-26T14:34:53.771-06:002022-09-26T14:34:53.771-06:00You're very welcome! If you'd like the wat...You're very welcome! If you'd like the water to cascade over the top pot then I would urge you to click the link provided in the Option B heading towards the bottom of this post. That will take you to another solar water fountain that we made with a rechargeable pump. If you have any questions after reading that tutorial, don't hesitate to click the Contact Me button at the top of theMarie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-24133253100006458702022-09-26T11:59:22.855-06:002022-09-26T11:59:22.855-06:00Hi Marie. Thank you for your beautiful idea and cl...Hi Marie. Thank you for your beautiful idea and clear directions with pictures. This really helps! Could you please let me know if I also wanted the water to run over the edge of the first pot creating an overflow waterfall, along with the sprinkler, what I'd have to do differently. I love the beauty and simplicity of yours but need the overflowing of water to drown out some of the neighbors Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-11937155691449260612022-04-08T09:19:14.925-06:002022-04-08T09:19:14.925-06:00Thanks Patty! You need the saucer to conceal the u...Thanks Patty! You need the saucer to conceal the ugly bucket and empty flower pot underneath. Alternatively, you could fill the lower pot with soil and plant flowers around it. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-41532451807789864612022-04-07T14:34:35.230-06:002022-04-07T14:34:35.230-06:00If the upper pot is sitting on the bucket,why do y...If the upper pot is sitting on the bucket,why do you need the saucer? Thanks for all the tips. It looks great.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15221975207305220381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-63081877413212027452021-07-14T18:05:33.489-06:002021-07-14T18:05:33.489-06:00It definitely does! Just helps to have an idea of...It definitely does! Just helps to have an idea of how large in scale yours is so I don't buy one that's too small. Thanks so much! :) shadowwalker3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15639094095731142279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-16362921391276148302021-07-14T07:25:59.541-06:002021-07-14T07:25:59.541-06:00Hi JP, don't worry about getting the exact sam...Hi JP, don't worry about getting the exact same size pots. Just look for the largest set available, they are pretty standard sizes. The water flow can be adjusted accordingly by the spray head you use. My largest flower pot has an 18" diameter at the top and stands 14" high. The smaller pot has an 15" diameter and stands 12" high. I hope this helps!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-9454655661238081412021-07-13T21:12:18.678-06:002021-07-13T21:12:18.678-06:00Can you let me know the measurements of the pots y...Can you let me know the measurements of the pots you used? I want to make sure the ones I looked at to purchase are large enough. Thanks!<br />JPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-59876256045202401412021-06-17T09:07:57.481-06:002021-06-17T09:07:57.481-06:00I'm so glad you found that tip helpful, Margar...I'm so glad you found that tip helpful, Margaret! Enjoy your apartment balcony water feature throughout this summer. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-69901299832087201292021-06-17T05:38:25.622-06:002021-06-17T05:38:25.622-06:00I was trying to figure out how to keep the solar f...I was trying to figure out how to keep the solar fountain centered as i live on the second floor of an apartment and it seemed the water was gone by the next day as it sprayed over the side and I had to carry jugs of water to fill it. THANK YOU for that clever suggestion to put wires in the foam on the side of the fountain. MARGARET CHAPMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747070974166590125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-1909792292918624562020-07-20T06:15:36.637-06:002020-07-20T06:15:36.637-06:00If you look at Step 8 above, I provided two pictur...If you look at Step 8 above, I provided two pictures as well as detailed instructions on how to center the solar pump. If you have any further questions, press the contact me tab at the top and I'd be happy to answer them. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-33992097847754479252020-07-19T15:20:21.932-06:002020-07-19T15:20:21.932-06:00Hi. How do you keep the solar pump centered? Could...Hi. How do you keep the solar pump centered? Could you provide pictures how to do that? Thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-64810737841369027212020-05-25T07:18:11.056-06:002020-05-25T07:18:11.056-06:00Absolutely! As long as your flower pot doesn't...Absolutely! As long as your flower pot doesn't leak and there is enough water on top of the rocks, you're good to go! Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-17033460976579059942020-05-24T14:26:07.496-06:002020-05-24T14:26:07.496-06:00I would like to make something similar using an ap...I would like to make something similar using an approx. 30 inch tall pot with a 16 inch diameter opening at the top. It would sit in decomposed granite bed where I keep other containered plants. This pot has no drainage hole. I was hoping to just fill it up part way with rock, then water and put the floating solar fountain on top. I would use the spout attachment that creates the least amountAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-29494003875947841862020-04-27T06:59:52.531-06:002020-04-27T06:59:52.531-06:00There is no hole on the bottom of the top pot, whi...There is no hole on the bottom of the top pot, which is where the water is. If your top flower pot has a drainage hole, you'll need to plug it with something like a tile siliconed in place. I hope this helps. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-22828818198350883792020-04-27T02:23:28.400-06:002020-04-27T02:23:28.400-06:00Lovely!
How do you keep the water from just drai...Lovely! <br /><br />How do you keep the water from just draining out of the bottom of the flower pots? Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437683314032155850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-42382766852726533342020-04-20T10:16:38.036-06:002020-04-20T10:16:38.036-06:00You definitely could, Jeanne! It's important t...You definitely could, Jeanne! It's important to note that the type of pump I used only works when the sun is out. If you want a solar powered fountain that works rain or shine, you'll need a rechargeable style that comes with a small solar panel that you stick in the flower bed. Enjoy your water fountain!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-61180103218214980182020-04-19T17:39:40.526-06:002020-04-19T17:39:40.526-06:00I've wanted a water feature for a while, and I...I've wanted a water feature for a while, and I think I could tackle this one! Great project!Jeannehttp://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2020/04/easter-2020.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-46855666753556956792019-07-22T07:07:11.790-06:002019-07-22T07:07:11.790-06:00Yes, it is so super easy to make. Have fun making ...Yes, it is so super easy to make. Have fun making your water fountain! Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-47842150498730818932019-07-21T14:15:08.677-06:002019-07-21T14:15:08.677-06:00I am going to make this this coming week. It can&...I am going to make this this coming week. It can't be any simpler to make. Thanks for posting thisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550912925381944251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-19445878795197556452019-07-15T08:38:39.151-06:002019-07-15T08:38:39.151-06:00Glad you like the solar function of our fountain, ...Glad you like the solar function of our fountain, Erlene. Only downside is because the fountain doesn't have a rechargeable battery panel, it will not run on a cloudy day. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-43290111289516243942019-07-15T02:00:57.735-06:002019-07-15T02:00:57.735-06:00I love that this runs on solar polar and no need f...I love that this runs on solar polar and no need for electricity. I'll have to show this to the hubby and see if can find a place for a fountain. Erlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023942726429298161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-5389245181267838312019-07-13T07:55:30.227-06:002019-07-13T07:55:30.227-06:00I'm glad you like my solar water feature Rosea...I'm glad you like my solar water feature Roseann and thank you so much for featuring it in the fun linky party you co-hosted! Appreciate that you all provided a platform for us to share our summer projects. xoMarie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-42343177846762180662019-07-12T17:49:48.296-06:002019-07-12T17:49:48.296-06:00What a fun project! I've always wanted a water...What a fun project! I've always wanted a water feature in my yard! This will be one of my features on Monday for the Summer Fun Link Party!Roseann Hamptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187230687869939327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-21466240166667399102019-07-11T09:17:40.819-06:002019-07-11T09:17:40.819-06:00I used the largest flower pot I could find at the ...I used the largest flower pot I could find at the home improvement store that had more than one size matching pot. It's a pretty standard large flower pot. Any size larger flower pot would work to make this.Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-80789714584404108232019-07-10T12:25:19.471-06:002019-07-10T12:25:19.471-06:00Great idea! Would love to make this... what size p...Great idea! Would love to make this... what size pots did you use?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184255673806848180noreply@blogger.com