Water Features
In recent years, water features have become very common in subdivisions and and at homes and can add a new dimension to any landscape. At Boise Pottery, we can help you custom design a water feature that is sure to add that extra bit of style to your landscape. With a soft gurgling noise, these features are loud enough to provide a pleasant chorus of falling water, but aren’t so loud that they drown out casual conversation on the patio. The other advantage of a custom fountain is any pot in our store can be used, giving you hundreds of pots to choose from.
Be sure to browse our Rustic and Vietnamese water feature galleries on Houzz by clicking the respective links to see just a sampling of some of the fountains we have created.
Our water feature services are wide-ranging in scope. We can supply you with a pre-drilled pot and leave the rest up to you; or you may purchase an entire package which includes all necessary parts (pumps, tubing, basin, auto-fill). Installation services can also be provided or you may give it a try yourself.
Each winter, since Boise experiences long stretches with temperatures below freezing, all fountains must be drained and covered for the winter. This process is not difficult and can be done by any fountain owner with a few simple items almost everyone has at home. We recommend draining the fountain on or before October 23rd of each year. After letting the fountain stand uncovered for seven to ten days, you can then cover the fountain with one of our custom, waterproof fountain bags no later than November 1st. This will ensure that all the pores of the fountain have dried and will stay that way until the harsh freezing temperatures have given way to Spring. All fountains can usually be up and running the first week of March without any worry of turning your water feature into a solid block of ice.
If you need tips on how to winterize your fountain properly, please watch our new, simpler instructional video here.