Create this garden feature for less with this $54 Kmart trick!
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Gardening enthusiasts and thrifty decorators, take note!
If you've been dreaming of adding a touch of elegance to your garden with a water fountain but have been put off by the hefty price tags, we've got a delightful solution that won't break the bank.
With a clever $32 Kmart hack, you can create a stunning garden feature that rivals those expensive store-bought options.
The trend of DIY water fountains has taken social media by storm, with creative individuals around the globe sharing their budget-friendly masterpieces. And now, it's Australia's turn to get in on the action.
One resourceful Aussie shopper has demonstrated how simple and affordable it can be to create a solar-powered water fountain using items from Kmart.
The process begins with two metal plant pots—one larger than the other.
The larger pot serves as the base, filled with dirt to add stability, while the smaller pot is placed on top, surrounded by a charming arrangement of flowers.
‘Extra Large Kmart metal pot, filled with dirt, Large Kmart metal pot on top and put flowers around it. Filled with water and bought a solar-powered fountain,’ she captioned the photo.
Here's a breakdown of the costs for this savvy shopper's project: $7 for the potting mix, $10 for the large pot (snagged on sale), $22 for the smaller pot, and $15 for the solar fountain. That’s a total of $54!
But wait, there's more!
If you're looking to save even further, social media personality Robyn (@livingwithrobyn) has shared additional hacks to reduce the potting mix needed.
You'll need less soil by placing an inverted smaller pot inside the larger one and using paper packaging to fill the gaps.
Then, simply add a small planter bowl on top of the base, plant some flowers around it, and install the solar fountain in the bowl.
And for those who might not be keen on water features, the smaller plant pot can be repurposed to house additional flowers or herbs, making this hack versatile and adaptable to your garden's theme.
You can watch Robyn’s video below:
Credit: @livingwithrobyn / TikTok
For gardeners, they may have supermarket potted herbs in their garden.
While they may be convenient and cost-effective, especially for those who love to cook, it becomes a disappointment when they eventually wither.
In a previous story, a gardener shared some advice on improving the survival of store-bought plants in your kitchen garden. You can read more about it here.
Have you tried this DIY water fountain? Do you have other DIY garden tricks to share? Let us know in the comments below!
If you've been dreaming of adding a touch of elegance to your garden with a water fountain but have been put off by the hefty price tags, we've got a delightful solution that won't break the bank.
With a clever $32 Kmart hack, you can create a stunning garden feature that rivals those expensive store-bought options.
The trend of DIY water fountains has taken social media by storm, with creative individuals around the globe sharing their budget-friendly masterpieces. And now, it's Australia's turn to get in on the action.
One resourceful Aussie shopper has demonstrated how simple and affordable it can be to create a solar-powered water fountain using items from Kmart.
An Aussie shopper shared her DIY water fountain using items from Kmart. Credit: Facebook
The process begins with two metal plant pots—one larger than the other.
The larger pot serves as the base, filled with dirt to add stability, while the smaller pot is placed on top, surrounded by a charming arrangement of flowers.
‘Extra Large Kmart metal pot, filled with dirt, Large Kmart metal pot on top and put flowers around it. Filled with water and bought a solar-powered fountain,’ she captioned the photo.
Here's a breakdown of the costs for this savvy shopper's project: $7 for the potting mix, $10 for the large pot (snagged on sale), $22 for the smaller pot, and $15 for the solar fountain. That’s a total of $54!
But wait, there's more!
If you're looking to save even further, social media personality Robyn (@livingwithrobyn) has shared additional hacks to reduce the potting mix needed.
You'll need less soil by placing an inverted smaller pot inside the larger one and using paper packaging to fill the gaps.
Then, simply add a small planter bowl on top of the base, plant some flowers around it, and install the solar fountain in the bowl.
And for those who might not be keen on water features, the smaller plant pot can be repurposed to house additional flowers or herbs, making this hack versatile and adaptable to your garden's theme.
You can watch Robyn’s video below:
Credit: @livingwithrobyn / TikTok
For gardeners, they may have supermarket potted herbs in their garden.
While they may be convenient and cost-effective, especially for those who love to cook, it becomes a disappointment when they eventually wither.
In a previous story, a gardener shared some advice on improving the survival of store-bought plants in your kitchen garden. You can read more about it here.
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