Fountains, ornamental ponds or other water features in the garden do not necessarily have to be made of stone, concrete or plastic. In Japan, for example, bamboo canes of various strengths are a widespread alternative. This can be used to create creative gargoyles, stairs or seesaws, which provide a very special flair.
Bamboo canes work best to mimic a Japanese water feature
Materials for a bamboo water feature
For a simple DIY Japanese Bamboo Water Feature you will need the following materials:
- bamboo canes
- garden hose
- Catch basin made of stone, plastic or stainless steel (if none are already available)
- Suitable pump (e.g. for indoor fountains with a flow rate of 700 liters / hour and a delivery height of 120 to 130 centimetres)
- Natural stones for decoration if desired
- Tools: shovel, spade, drill, saw, wire
Before you start building the water feature, you first need an idea: the bamboo canes can be processed into a water feature in many different ways. In addition, the collection basin can be attractively designed with bamboo or natural stones. The best way to find inspiration is to search for images or develop your own creative ideas.
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Japanese water features made of bamboo are also great for the balcony or terrace, as they can be made and designed on a correspondingly small scale.