There is nothing like moving water to attract wild birds to your yard and infuse your garden areas with it sweet sound. Solar garden fountains are an environmental friendly and inexpensive method of adding a water feature to your garden. They create a natural gathering place for wild birds to bath and drink. In addition to birds moving water can also attract many other types of wildlife.
Wherever you place your solar garden fountain be sure that it is in an open location so birds can watch out for any nearby predators. When buying a garden fountain there are a variety of reasons to choose solar power. Many people love the money saving aspect of using solar while others appreciate the fact that they do not have to disturb their lawn or plants to run power to the foundtain. The solar panels are usually installed very discreetly on the fountain.
Most of the time you do not even notice them. There are some solar fountains which have separate solar panels and a cord to connect to the fountain. These models allow you to put the fountain in the perfect location and still have the panel in the sunniest location possible. There are many different shapes and styles to look at when selecting a solar garden fountain. If you have a pond in your garden you may want to take a look at floating fountains.
Some really cute ones look just like a lily pad as they spray water from the pond into the air. Many solar garden fountains are in the shape of water creatures like frogs and fish. You can also find solar water fountains in more classic designs such as tiered and cascading fountains. Another option is to buy a solar garden fountain kit which can make your existing fountain into a solar fountain. They usually include a pump which is placed in the water, a solar panel, and a cable which is used to connect the fountain to the solar panel. These kits can be a cost effective way to add a solar garden fountain to your yard.