This freestanding fountain was featured in the June/July 2010 issue of HANDY (see “Simple Water Fountains,” p. 48). It combines the benefits of a water feature and a planter box to provide the perfect focal point for a deck, a patio or even a large balcony. You could also tuck it into a small garden and surround it with plants.

Building this fountain couldn’t be much easier. Most of the parts are dimensional lumber that is simply cut to length. There’s no fancy joinery, and all of the parts are fastened with screws or brad nails.
 

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