There is nothing like moving water to attract wild birds to your yard and fill your outdoor living space with a musical sound. Solar garden fountains provide a earth 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 wild birds moving water has the power to attract many other types of wildlife.

A solar garden fountain should always be placed in an open area so that the birds can see if predators are approaching. 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 harm their plant beds to bring power to the fountain. The solar panels are usually installed very discreetly on the fountain.

Usually you will not even notice that they are there. There are some fountains which include a solar panel attached to a cord. With these types you can place the fountain wherever you desire and place the panel in the best location for getting direct sunlight. There are many different shapes and styles to look at when selecting a solar garden fountain. Those with a pond in their gardens might really like the idea of a floating fountain.

Many items they mimic the look of a lily pad and squirt water from the pond. There is a large selection of solar water fountains shaped like frogs, fish, and other animals. There are also solar garden fountains in more traditional designs such as tiered and cascading fountains. Another option is to buy a solar garden fountain kit to transform any fountain into a solar fountain. Kits will usually include a water pump, a solar panel, and a cable which connects the panel to the fountain. These kits are an inexpensive way to have a solar garden fountain in your yard.