Winterizing Garden Fountains: 7 Easy Steps To Take Care of Your Garden Fountain During Winter

Taking care of your water fountain during winter months can be difficult. If you keep your garden fountain in the outdoors, you risk damaging it with harsh weather conditions and poor water circulation.

Garden fountains are expensive and it is important to maintain them to maintain a beautiful looking and refreshing garden water feature for the next season.

Here are the 6 easy steps to effectively maintain your water fountain during the months of winter.

1) Drain all the water and clean it thoroughly.

2) Take apart different pieces of your outdoor fountain and place it in a safe place. If it is not possible for you to disassemble the fountain because of its size or location, considering placing it under a shed or in a weather controlled storage room like a garage.

3) Clean the pump and remove any debris that might have accumulated on the pump filter.

4) It is critically important to store your pump in the right place. It should be stored in an indoor place, preferably in a water bucket or container. Most of the pumps fail because of the air gaps and tube dryness issues.

5) Cover the fountain with a canvas weather proof material to protect it from harsh and damaging winter weather.

6) If you decide to keep your garden fountain in the outdoors, it is of utmost importance to cover the base of your fountain with absorbent materials like rolled towels or blankets. This is to protect the fountain basin from cracking from the water that turns into ice and expands.

7) When you assemble your garden fountain in next season, make sure you power up the pump in water and test it to remove any air gaps that are created in it. Do not assemble the fountain without testing and removing any air gaps in your fountain. Taking care of this upfront will save you from the hassle of fixing any pump issues before the tedious task of water fountain assembly has begun.

Following these simple and easy-to-implement steps will ensure a long life of your garden fountain. Small cracks and scratches are normal for an outdoor fountain, what really matters is the smooth and free flowing water passage for easy water circulation, a healthy pump, and a leak-free basin.

Finally, if you really miss your garden fountain during the winter months, consider looking into getting a tabletop fountain or a wall fountain to create an indoor oasis during the months of winter.