Outdoor Water Fountains for Sale
A fountain is the one thing you add to a yard that works on more than one sense. It gives the space a center, and it gives it a sound. This collection carries every style we sell, from a wall spout on a small courtyard to a multi-tier centerpiece that anchors an acre.
Which style fits your space
Most of what people picture is a tiered fountain, where water steps down through two, three or four levels and the sound builds with each one. It is the classic formal silhouette, and it needs room to be seen properly. Where floor space is tight, a garden wall fountain mounts to the wall and gives you the same sound with almost no footprint.
For a large lawn or a circular drive, estate and courtyard fountains are built at a scale that holds the space. At the other end, a disappearing fountain kit has no open pool at all: the water bubbles over the vessel and vanishes into a hidden reservoir, which is why these are the usual choice around children and pets. Sphere fountains sheet water evenly over a ball and read well from every side, and bronze fountain sculptures put a figure at the center of the water rather than a form.
What they are made from
Cast stone and GFRC are both fiber-reinforced concrete, and between them they cover most of this collection. Both are finished by hand in a range of stone patinas, and GFRC casts lighter, which is why it turns up on spheres, bowls and boulders. Real natural stone is quarried basalt, granite, limestone and onyx, so every piece carries its own grain and no two are alike. Cast bronze is lost-wax statuary that settles into a soft patina outdoors and lasts for generations. Glazed ceramic is high-fired and hand-glazed, which is where the color comes from.
If your style runs modern
Not everything here is classical. Fire and water features put flame and water in the same piece, in hammered copper and GFRC, and modern metal fountains come in powder-coated aluminum and steel. These read as architectural features rather than garden ornaments: bigger, bolder, and a different look entirely from cast stone.
How to choose
- Start with the space. A wall fountain suits a tight patio, a tiered or estate piece anchors a large lawn, and a disappearing kit works where safety or a clean modern look matters most.
- Decide how much sound you want. A single spout is a soft trickle. A multi-tier cascade is fuller. Match it to how close people will sit.
- Pick the material for the look. Cast stone and bronze are classic, natural stone is one of a kind, and glazed ceramic brings color.
- Plan the base. Level, firm ground keeps a heavy fountain sitting true for years. The FAQ below covers how to prepare it.
- Check the power. Nearly everything here recirculates its own water and needs only a nearby outdoor GFCI outlet. No plumbing.
Outdoor Fountain FAQs
Do outdoor fountains come with a pump?
Almost always. Nearly every fountain here is self-contained, so the recirculating pump and tubing are included and there is no plumbing to connect. You add water, plug it into a nearby outdoor GFCI outlet, and it recirculates the same water continuously.
Do they need plumbing or an electrician to install?
No plumbing. A recirculating fountain never connects to a water line. It does need power, and a standard exterior GFCI outlet within reach is enough for most. Assembly and mounting instructions are included.
How do I prepare the ground and set a fountain level?
Level, firm ground matters for both safety and how the fountain runs. On soft or uneven ground a heavy piece settles over time, and that is what pulls it out of true.
For a fountain that sits in a basin, lay the basin on a thin layer of sand, about half an inch to an inch deep, over a concrete pad. The sand helps you level it and cushions the basin. Pedestal-style fountains go on a solid, level foundation. A concrete pad also keeps rain, sprinklers and splash from eroding the ground underneath.
How do I winterize an above-ground fountain?
Before the first freeze, clean it, drain all the water from the basin and tubing, and bring the pump, tubing and any lighting indoors. Then fit a breathable, weather-resistant cover. Water left to freeze inside cast stone or concrete expands as it turns to ice.
Our outdoor fountain winter care guide has the full steps.
How do I winterize a fountain with an in-ground basin?
The opposite way. Do not drain the underground basin. Leave it at least about three-quarters full, so the frozen water helps the basin hold its shape against the ground heaving. Drain only the fountain structure above it, remove the pump, and cover the basin.
See the in-ground basin winter care guide.
How do I keep the water clear and prevent algae?
What is a disappearing or pondless fountain?
A pondless fountain has no open pool. Water bubbles up over the stone or vase and drains into a reservoir buried in the ground, so it seems to disappear. There is no standing water, which makes these one of the safest options around children and pets.
Do you offer free shipping, and how long does it take?
Yes, every outdoor fountain ships free to the lower 48 contiguous states. These are made to order at the factory, so lead times run by brand and are shown on each product page. Large pieces ship by freight, and the carrier calls to arrange delivery.
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