A can be a great way to add mystical accent to your garden. These unique types of fountains were first developed in Japan where they were used as deterrent to keep deer away from the fields of rice paddies. The name "deer chasers" was coined and is still used as another name for the bamboo fountain.



The bamboo fountain found a new use with the monks who used them to track their meditation times. With more people aware of the environment, the bamboo fountain is getting more attention since it is made of environmentally friendly material. The bamboo fountain is also popular because of its charm and colloquial appeal. The typical bamboo fountain might be used inside the home and out in the garden.

If you want to make a bamboo fountain, all you need are few simple pieces. These pieces include bamboo, pipe or tubing, a base, a water pump, rod, screws, and a container. If you are constructing an outdoor bamboo fountain, it is wise to use a quality bamboo that will not break under variable weather conditions. Apart from practical considerations, if you intend the bamboo fountain for inside use, you might consider polishing the material to make it more appealing and longer lasting. Before you start building the bamboo fountain, you should also have the right tools including a screwdriver, a drill, and a wood saw.

Once you're ready to build, you should begin by cutting the bamboo sticks to the preferred length. You will need three big bamboo sticks. A stick will hold the nozzle while two other will hold the moving piece on the bamboo fountain. The moving part of the bamboo fountain will collect and remove water once the water collected increases to certain level. Use a drill to put holes in the center of the bamboo sticks and the moving part. The holes are necessary because a rod will be inserted through the holes so the fountain will rock back and forth.

For the second phase of construction, you will take a tube and connect it from the pump up through the bamboo. The pipe will be capped by a nozzle made of bamboo. Now that this is all done, you can mount the pieces to a base. Your bamboo fountain is properly constructed when water coming out of the nozzle falls inside the moving part of the fountain.

If you've read this and realize you don't want to build a bamboo fountain this way, you can always buy an easy-to-install kit at a home and garden center.

It is good to know how to do maintenance on your , should you build one. Maintenance focuses on two areas. You will focus on the water pump care. Your pump must be kept submerged when running. Lastly, clean the pump regularly. You must replace the water in your fountain on a regular schedule. While you won't have to change the water on a bamboo fountain that constantly operates, you still need to schedule a time so you're not dealing with stinky water.