Fnmroberts, that's such a pleasant sound. I'm working on my back patio and creating a space for a fountain. I'm reading reviews online, and it seems the sound of each can be quite different. I'm assuming the first one in your video is the loudest--is that correct?

Also, if it gets below freezing during your winter, do you just drain them but leave them outside?

I've never had one before, but have the perfect space for one now, and am just learning about them. They've never been on my radar before.

Thanks for sharing--your outdoor space is beautiful.

@Feathers11 - Thank you. Yes, the 3- tier one gives the loudest water sound. All dependent upon the fall distance and the amount of water both in the pool and being pumped. We reside in northern IL so we remove pumps and empty the fountains for winter. Those who have streams in the ground do run theirs year around.

Ours are to diffuse traffic noise - next year a fence will be added across the back of the property.

That’s a lovely patio and yard, fmroberts, beautifully landscaped and very serene. How you must love sitting out there listening to the water!

The water sounds also help attract birds. I bet they enjoy your yard.

All lively, but I especially like the one that spins.

It is beautiful! I also was thinking of birds. Are any of your features shallow enough for the birds?

Pretty!

@Olychick - actually birds use them all. To the best of our knowledge no nearby homes have a birdbath or water feature so we’re the sanctuary. @eld6161 - those spinning are actually sprinklers that water under the trees.

That is so beautiful!!

WOW! That....is a well manicured lawn! ❤️ The water features are well placed and individually very pretty. At my house it would attract lots of birds. Do you have hummingbirds?

@nicole___ - yes, hummingbirds frequent the blooms. Believe there is a nest in one of the trees but have been unable to locate - they’re tiny. Many varieties visit for drinks or baths Most colorful are Goldfinch and Cardinal

Thank you for the added information, Fnmroberts. I'm near Chicago, and I'm looking at similar types of fountains (remove/empty for winter). Enjoy the rest of your summer with them!

I had to watch it twice, it calmed me down. You have a beautiful setting and,

well-thought-out, it's perfection.

@Feathers11 / McHenry County near Crystal Lake

We made the large square one by purchasing a large concrete planter, adding a pump and filling the container with rocks.

@Yayagal

Thank you but it’s a continuing work-in-progress Even after 26 years. My DH has built everything and planted much.

Below is a more complete view which I posted separately last week.

https://youtu.be/H5t9G-Gujqw

Hats off to you for the great landscaping. I know how much work went into all of that. Glad you can now enjoy it. I am in the process of redoing our backyard.. We have a fountain for the same reason, to try and negate all the road noise, we live on a busy corner. I'm trying to landscape the view from the deck to make it more pleasant. Yours is excellent! Thanks for the inspiration!!