A bamboo fountain can be a great way to add mystical accent to your garden. These unique types of fountains were originally 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.

Monks discovered an additional use for the bamboo fountain; this time as a way to time their mediations. Today, more people are interested in the bamboo fountain because it is made of eco-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.

Making a bamboo fountain does not require more than a few basic items. The parts for a bamboo fountain include bamboo, pipe, pump, base, screws, rod, and a container. If you are building an outdoor bamboo fountain, it is a good idea to use a quality bamboo that will not crack under variable weather conditions. When the bamboo fountain will be used inside, you may want to make it more attractive by polishing the surface. You will also need a screwdriver, wood saw, and a drill to make your bamboo fountain.

The first step after you have all the components for your bamboo fountain is to cut the bamboo sticks to required lengths. You should have three big bamboo sticks. Two sticks will secure the moving part of the fountain while another will be connected to the nozzle. The moving part of the bamboo fountain will gather and remove water once the water collected increases to certain level. All three bamboo pieces will need to have holes cut through the centers. You need holes in your bamboo sticks pieces because a rod will be inserted in them to make the fountain operate with pivot action.

You will take the pipe and link it from your water pump and up through the bamboo stick. The pipe will be capped by a nozzle made of bamboo. All parts of the bamboo fountain should be fitted to a base. Your bamboo fountain is properly built when water coming out of the nozzle falls inside the part of the fountain in motion.

If you’re kind of person who would rather it be mostly done for you, then you may prefer purchasing a bamboo fountain kit from your building supply store.

It is good to know how to do maintenance on your bamboo fountain, should you build one. Care and maintenance deal in two basic areas. The first is how you care for the water pump. Your pump must be kept submerged when running. It must be cleaned on a regular basis. The second aspect of bamboo fountain care is scheduled water replacement. 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.