Choosing a fountain isn’t always easy. There is a wide range of fountains available, from inexpensive molded plastic fountains to expensive carved stone garden fountains. With such a wide range, it can be difficult to find one to fit your garden and your budget. You’ll want to choose a fountain that enhances your garden and backyard, and will last for many years.

The low-end molded plastic fountains generally won’t last long. Plastic fountains are hard to clean when dirty and they will have cracks as time goes by. They are cheap alternatives to garden fountains but this will mean you’ll have to replace a cheap plastic fountain every once in a while when it breaks. A plastic fountain won’t give you a long lasting centerpiece to your garden.

Carved stone fountains will last a long time and make a stunning centerpiece to your yard. However, they are expensive and may not fit your budget. Some also need a lot of maintenance and they are heavy and hard to move.

A good choice for a garden fountain would be a mid-range fountain. These fountains are often made of poly resin or a stone and resin mix. They are affordable and will stand up to the weather very well. These fountains are also much lighter and easier to handle than stone while retaining the look and feel of stone.

Make certain to select a water feature that goes with your environment. If you live in an area with sudden changes in the weather from season to season, it’s wise to get a fountain that can match the weather or one that you can hide easily in the winter. Stone fountains are a pain to move due to their weight and weather changes may cause cracks.

When you choose your fountain, you’ll also want to consider the pump and the water capacity. Low-end fountains may not hold very much water or pump enough water. The more expensive fountains will have a stronger pump which can move more water which will look much better. A fountain that pumps 5 gallons of water per minute should be sufficient to provide an appealing stream of water.