Imagine yourself relaxing to the soothing sound of bubbling water on a hot summer day.

You won’t have to use your imagination if you build your own terra-cotta fountain.

Terra-cotta strawberry planters are good for more than justplanting pockets of herbs.

terra-cotta fountain front porch among potted plants

Create a rustic garden fountain with just a few plumbing parts, a pump, and some terra-cotta.

It may be easier to drill through the terra-cotta if you soak the saucer overnight.

Using a file, notch azalea pot for an electrical cord to fit through.

Again, it may be easier to drill holes through the terra-cotta if you soak pot the night before.

Snake vinyl tubing through the strawberry jar and set on top of upside-down azalea pot.

Step 6: Add Stones and Plants

Place fountain near an electrical source.

Add pebbles andaquatic plantsas desired.

Be sure to purchaseplants that thrive with their roots in water.

Add stones to secure the roots.