It always seems to me that gardeners in the UK have so many options for garden items, both practical and decorative. In the US, there are lots of things for the garden that are cute and colorful, but not many items that appeal to our taste. Here is the kind of water feature I keep seeing in British gardens, but no one is selling anything like it that I could find here.
It may not look like much at the moment, but we are both thrilled with our version of the above water feature. This is what's known as a "tank end" from the end of a tanker truck.
A friend of ours who is an artist blacksmith, suggested a tank end as an option for our water feature. He found us one and cleaned it up and did some repairs. We picked it up from him Sunday. It weighs 100 pounds so Mark did an elaborate setup to get it out of his truck.
It's currently resting on a dolly in the driveway, but we've already decided where it should go in the garden. We have never made a joint garden decision so fast in our lives, which shows how excited we are to get it in place.
It's 39" in diameter, so it will make a significant statement when it's flipped over and filled with water. It has a valve on the bottom with a plug so we can empty it easily if we need to clean it etc. More pictures once it's place.
Perfect!
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, May 17, 2021 at 01:55 PM
How exciting!!!! I love it.
For your readers who are looking for something similar to your beautiful inspiration image, this is the closest I've seen:
https://potinc.ca/products/flango-xl
Posted by: danger garden | Monday, May 17, 2021 at 03:22 PM
It will be interesting to see it in place; I guess a spot is picked out? What do you do about mosquitos?
ceci
Posted by: ceci | Monday, May 17, 2021 at 05:07 PM
You guys are so creative! Can't wait to see the final in-garden installment. I'm sure it will be exceptional. :)
Posted by: Beth@PlantPostings | Monday, May 17, 2021 at 08:36 PM
I have to echo the sentiments of the first person who commented.... it is absolutely perfect!
Posted by: Susan | Monday, May 17, 2021 at 08:41 PM
Can't wait to see where it goes - I know it will look spectacular.
Posted by: Barbara H. | Monday, May 17, 2021 at 09:06 PM
I look forward to seeing it in place! You two have the best taste, and I love the inspiration photo. I agree that quality garden decor in this country is not super tasteful or elegant, at least in my opinion.
Posted by: Kristin | Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 07:43 AM
I love this. It’s large enough to have a few leaves artfully floating on the surface without them totally blocking the sky reflections. I look forward to more photos.
Posted by: Christine | Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:06 AM
SUSAN — I can't wait until we are able to get it in place and see the other side.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:45 AM
DANGER — HA! It's made in Canada. But probably a bit deeper than we want.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:46 AM
CHRISTINE — Exactly what I am imagining.
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:47 AM
I really like this water feature .. You are right about UK gardens having so much interest yet practical purpose as well. I would never have guessed it weighed 100 pounds !
Posted by: Joy | Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 01:55 PM