No Electricity Needed: The Perfect DIY Water Feature for Your Patio

There’s just something about the sound of water that makes a space instantly feel more peaceful, isn’t there? I’ve always loved the idea of having a water feature on our patio, and we've had one...but I didn’t love the idea of running electric cords. We used to have a stock tank that we turned into a really nice sounding water feature. But we gave it up for the ability to use that space in a different way. This option eliminates the need for spending a small fortune to make it happen. I love this simple DIY version!

This water feature is made using just two flower pots, a little solar power, and a whole lot of charm. Here’s how I put it together—and how you can, too!

What You’ll Need:

• One large flower pot (I used this one from Lowe's)
• One medium flower pot (I used this one from Lowe's)
• An upside-down plastic planter pot (or something similar to elevate the top pot)
• Potting soil
• A few small flowers (I used white Alyssum)
• A solar water fountain (I chose this one from Amazon)

How I Made It:

Start with your large pot – This will be the base. I filled it partway with potting soil and placed an upside-down plastic planter pot in the center to act as a riser. This helps support the medium pot while keeping things light and stable.

Add the medium pot – I leveled it on top of the inverted planter. It sits snugly inside the large pot but raised enough to make it look like it’s floating above the flowers.

Add plants around the base – I tucked in some white Alyssum around the smaller pot. Not only does it add beauty, but it also helps soften the look and blends everything together.

Fill the top pot with water – Simple as that!

Drop in the solar water feature – The one I used has a variety of spray attachments, so you can choose the water effect you like best. It’s solar-powered, so it needs sunshine to charge up during the day. I also like that it has little straw-type attachments to keep it right in the center of the pot. My pot was the perfect size for these little straws to fit, too!

Bonus – When fully charged, the water feature even lights up at night, adding a soft glow to your patio.

Why I Love It

It’s budget-friendly and uses things you might already have around the house.

No cords, no electrical setup, no hassle.

It’s portable – you can move it to wherever the sun hits best.

The gentle water sound adds instant calm to your outdoor space.

It looks adorable surrounded by flowers or greenery!

If you’ve been thinking about adding a little zen to your porch, patio, or garden, this might be the perfect weekend project. I’d love to see your version if you give it a try!