Best Overall
Teamson Home Stacked Stone Waterfall Fountain
- It’s a beautiful outdoor fountain that fits both traditional and modern styles.
It’s a beautiful outdoor fountain that fits both traditional and modern styles.
- It’s quite large, so it will need more cleaning and maintenance than some other models.
It’s quite large, so it will need more cleaning and maintenance than some other models.
Although it’s made from resin, our top choice for the best garden fountain is designed to look just like stone. At a little over 23 pounds, however, the Teamson Home Water 4-Tiered Stacked Stone Waterfall Fountain is more lightweight than a stone style, making it easy to transport and move around the garden if necessary.
The fountain has a polyresin construction that makes it a durable design that’s weatherproof and rust-resistant as well. This fountain features four tiered bowls of different sizes that pour water into each other. Plus, it has built-in LED lights, which is a nice touch especially if you entertain al fresco often.
Two of the bowls have more than one spout, providing more of a waterfall effect, so you’ll get a peaceful, river-like sound for relaxed evenings sitting out in the garden. Each water bowl also has a handy screen guard to keep any garden debris at bay and safely away from the pump.
The fountain is just under 34 inches high and has four different sections that the water hits, so it may need more maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep than some smaller models. It comes with all the necessary bits and bobs for installation, including the pump and a 3-foot cord.
Product Details: Material: Resin | Dimensions: 16.34 x 32.87 x 15.55 inches | Power Source: Electric
Best Budget
Alpine Corporation Barrel and Pump Waterfall Fountain
- It’s lightweight, so it’s easy to move and clean.
It’s lightweight, so it’s easy to move and clean.
- It’s dark colored, so it won’t stand out as much in your garden as other styles might.
It’s dark colored, so it won’t stand out as much in your garden as other styles might.
If you don’t want to invest much in a garden fountain, the Alpine Corporation 2-Tier Barrel and Pump Waterfall Fountain is a great beginner model. The pick is less expensive than other styles but certainly doesn’t sacrifice style. It’s also lightweight, so it’s easy to move and clean.
The fountain is designed to look like two buckets with a vintage water pump on top. Since it’s made of plastic, it won’t rust or rot and it’s also very easy to keep clean. Just keep in mind that because it has a dark bronze and rustic wood look, you’ll want to be mindful of where you place it so it doesn’t get lost in the backdrop of your outdoor space.
The plug-in style fountain comes with a pump and can handle up to 11 liters of water. It also comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty to further protect your purchase.
Product Details: Material: Plastic | Dimensions: 18 x 27 x 16 inches | Power Source: Electric
Best Splurge
Campania International Girona Fountain
- It’s designed to weather naturally, so it’ll likely last for years to come.
It’s designed to weather naturally, so it’ll likely last for years to come.
- There’s only a 6-month limited warranty.
There’s only a 6-month limited warranty.
The Campania International Girona Concrete Fountain gets top marks for its style, performance, and durability. The 318-pound fountain is offered in 11 colors and will look like a sculpture in your garden.
Designed and created by a team of sculptors, this handcrafted and hand-painted water fountain can be used both outdoors and indoors if you have the space for it. It has a 12-gallon water capacity and the water recirculates within the unit itself, so no plumbing is needed.
The 6-month warranty is rather short, especially given the price. However, the fountain is water-, weather, and rust-resistant, and designed to weather naturally, so it’ll likely last for years to come.
Product Details: Material: Concrete | Dimensions: 30 x 15 x 30 inches | Power Source: Electric
Best Solar-Powered
Sol 72 Outdoor Resin Solar Fountain
- It’s offered in four colors and has the look of natural stone.
It’s offered in four colors and has the look of natural stone.
- The solar panel isn’t integrated into the design.
The solar panel isn’t integrated into the design.
This Sol 72 Outdoor pick is for those who prefer a solar style or don’t have any handy outdoor plugs. Unlike other electric styles, this pick comes with a battery that’s powered by an included solar panel box and simply charges up on its own with sunlight.
The solar panel isn’t integrated into the fountain’s design, so you’ll have to set it up and leave it next to the fountain when it’s in use. Luckily, it’s not too large so you can hide it behind a plant or even the fountain itself when it’s fully charged.
This two-tiered fountain features a pedestal and two different-sized bowls that the water flows gently from and into. Although it looks like natural stone, the fountain is made of resin and is available in four weathered finishes: brown, dark brown, black, or white.
It only takes one person to assemble it without the need for power tools. Note that for best performance you’ll have to keep this fountain in an area of your garden that gets a lot of sunlight. To boost the charge and prolong the battery’s life, it’s recommended to switch the solar panel off for a couple of days before restarting it.
Product Details: Material: Resin | Dimensions: 34.5 x 23 x 23 inches | Power Source: Battery, solar panel
Best Small
Bayou Breeze Yayla Concrete Fountain
- The minimal yet modern fountain is offered in 14 different colors.
The minimal yet modern fountain is offered in 14 different colors.
- It’s expensive given the size of the fountain.
It’s expensive given the size of the fountain.
The petite Bayou Breeze Yayla Concrete Fountain is a charming model that’s only 16 inches high and around 12 inches in width, so it’s ideal for those with a smaller outdoor space.
It’s a bit of an investment given the small size, but just one look at it and it’s clear why. It’s made by hand from concrete and has a smooth finish, offering a posh look and feel. It’s weather resistant and water resistant, and it won’t ever rust, meaning that you’ll get to enjoy this beauty for years to come. It also comes in a choice of 14 attractive colors to suit all outdoor decor schemes, though it can be used inside as well.
Product Details: Material: Concrete | Dimensions: 12.25 x 16 x 12.25 x 12.25 inches | Power Source: Electric
Best Stone
Frontgate Arabella Fountain
- It’s a durable option and can circulate 140 gallons of water.
It’s a durable option and can circulate 140 gallons of water.
- It’s more expensive than other styles and since it’s large, it may also require more maintenance.
It’s more expensive than other styles and since it’s large, it may also require more maintenance.
According to Cimino, stone is the best garden fountain material to consider, so you can’t go wrong with this Frontgate design. This traditional, birdbath-style fountain is made from 100% stonecast with a patina finish that pairs perfectly with outdoor greenery and foliage.
The fountain comes with a pump that can circulate 140 gallons of water. Some assembly is required but everything you need for installation is provided. Considering that this unit is a rather heavy 226 pounds, this is probably a two-person job.
This model comes with a 6-foot cord, so you likely won’t need to buy an outdoor extension for it. Cleaning the fountain is also easy as there are only two large bowls to tend to—these can be simply scrubbed with a brush or a sponge and a bit of laundry bleach.
Product Details: Material: Stonecast | Dimensions: 29.5 x 48.5 x 29.5 inches | Power Source: Electric
Best with Lights
Naturefalls Modern Outdoor Fountain
- Its running water speed is adjustable.
Its running water speed is adjustable.
- It has several different sections to it, so it may take longer to clean than some other models.
It has several different sections to it, so it may take longer to clean than some other models.
The Naturefalls H Modern Outdoor Fountain is a water fountain and outdoor light feature all in one. It’s easy to assemble and has a rustic design with plenty of detailing that can cater to both modern and traditional tastes.
Unlike some of the other fountains, this model comes with a low-voltage pump that has an adjustable water flow speed. Thanks to this feature, you’ll be able to customize the relaxing trickling sound to your exact liking.
The fountain features four bronze-hued cascading bowls, three of which have built-in lights, resting on a multi-tiered faux concrete columned frame. There’s an extra LED light in the middle that illuminates the whole structure as well.
Its lightweight resin and fiberglass construction is durable, weatherproof, and easy to wipe clean. Just keep in mind that there are many crevices to clean, so it might take more time to clean than a water fountain with a more simple design.
Despite its tall frame, this water fountain weighs less than 30 pounds, so is easy enough to relocate should you wish to. Having said that, it has a sturdy base so it’s not likely to topple over in the wind. Two cords need to be plugged in to use this fountain—one for the lights, and one for the pump—and they’re only around 5 feet long, so an outdoor extension cord might be in order.
Product Details: Material: Resin | Dimensions: 14 x 40 x 14 inches | Power Source: Electric