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There is almost nothing more peaceful then the sound and appearance of a garden fountain. It brings beauty and interest to any garden. Installing a garden fountain is not difficult, but it does require a few tools and a little foresight. Installing a garden fountain is a project best suited for two people. In just an hour or two, you can have a beautiful fountain in your yard or garden.

Level the ground where you want to place the fountain. Make the area about 3 inches larger on every side than the fountain base. Lower the ground about 2 to 3 inches below the regular surface of the yard. Remove the dirt with a shovel and wheelbarrow. Spread the dirt around the yard or place it in a garden bed. Rake the dirt removing any roots or rocks.

Create a mixture of stone dust and small rocks. Use a ratio of 5 parts stone dust and 1 part rocks. Spread the layer with a garden rake. Tamp down the dirt using a ground tamp. Measure the dirt with the level. Add more dirt anywhere it is not level. Add another layer of only stone dust. Tamp down and level.

Place the fountain base in the middle of the dirt. Make sure the base is level. Add more dirt under the base if it is not level. Use two people for this step as the base of most fountains is heavy.

Place the pump inside the fountain base and run the electric cord out of the drain hole.

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How to Install Garden Fountains | eHow