For us, we love the striking versatility of the Cascading Waterfall Feature from Oasis. Purely made from bamboo, this will provide a relaxing getaway in your garden. Plus, you can choose between mains or solar power. Shishi-Odoshi buyer’s guide For outdoor use, get a water feature that’s powered by batteries, solar power or both. How to Install a Water Feature This product should not be exposed to extreme weather conditions. It is recommended that the product is drained completely and covered during the winter with a suitable protection cover, or alternatively drained and placed inside a garden shed, storage box or stored indoors. Another reason it’s perfect for your garden is the construction. Instead of bamboo, it’s made with poly-resin and designed to look like real bamboo. Unless you’re very fortunate, if you want a stream or creek in your garden, you’ll have to build it yourself. That won’t affect the final result though, which is complete serenity. For your stream to have a current you’ll need some way of circulating the water, but even that can be aesthetically pleasing (as this photo shows).

Made from polyresin which is frost resistant, as the feature is fully self-contained, no plumbing or special skills are required. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, a pump and cable are included. Large Bamboo Fountain Features: The water from the flume has to fall into the pivot - if it doesn't none of your sōzu will work! Turn on your water pump, then take note of where the water falls. Change the flume angle, shorten it, do whatever you have to to make sure the water reaches the pivot. Then fix the flume into place.For the posts, dig them into the ground about as far apart as your pivot-bamboo is wide. Drill holes into them about halfway through, then assemble the pivoting part of your sōzu. Rod through bamboo, nut/washer on either side, rod into post, then rod into second post - you might need to do this before setting them into the ground, then rubber mallet them to keep them fixed. Give your pivot a wobble to make sure it still rotates smoothly. Position your water feature somewhere which receives sunlight for at least 4-6 hours per day – too much sun or shade will encourage the build up of algae and mould. You can always add a mild chlorine or bromine solution to the water, however if you have pets this may not be appropriate.

Water features make a beautiful addition to any garden space, but if you're looking for something a tad more unique, opting for unusual water features will make you garden stand out from the crowd. Even though we're used to seeing traditional or modern water features, there are plenty of weird and wonderful shapes and designs to choose - from animal shapes to features made from bamboo or glass. Cut a piece of bamboo down to size, the maximum height you want your spout to be plus around 20cm which will be driven into the ground. A second piece of bamboo will take the water over to the pivot, but this can all be played with once your upright is in place. Once you've got it to the height you want, cut or drill a hole in the side of the bamboo for your water pump tube to feed through - make the hole significantly bigger than the tube diameter. Even the smallest water feature can have a big impact on your garden, balcony or patio, tying your design together and making it an all-round more peaceful place to be. If you’re looking for garden water feature ideas to incorporate into your outdoor style, here’s just a taste of the variety available. How to choose the best water feature for your garden:While bamboo garden elements can bring beauty and serenity, there are a few downsides to this sustainable wood. So, in terms of aesthetics, it doesn’t matter which you go for. Both real and faux bamboo water features have a beautiful rustic look. Budget consideration: Set a budget that aligns with your preferences. Quality Shishi-Odoshi water features are available in a range of price points. We’d opt to go for something on the higher end. FAQs What are the benefits of a bamboo water fountain? These types of water features consist of bamboo or bamboo-like parts with water cascading down different sections. It not only looks good, the sound the water makes is also relaxing.