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Shoppers race to nab ‘beautiful’ water feature to turn gardens into a tranquil haven, as price is slashed from £44 to £5

You don't even need batteries for it either, as it's solar powered
Solar-powered water fountain in a garden pond.

WHEN it comes to garden makeovers, a water feature is an ideal way to give it an entirely new look without shelling out on a pricey transformation project.

But they can sometimes be expensive, with people spending hundreds on the perfect one.

Solar-powered water fountain in a garden pond.
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Shoppers are racing to snap up a gorgeous water fountain that turns any garden into a peaceful havenCredit: Temu
Solar-powered fountain in a garden.
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You can use it anywhere - from in a pond to in a bird bathCredit: Temu

So it's little wonder that shoppers are racing to snap up a fountain that's been called "simply beautiful" by impressed customers - especially as the price has been slashed from £44.11 to just £5.92.

And, as an added bonus, it doesn't even need batteries, as it's run entirely on solar power.

The fountain, which measures 16cm across, can be put in anything that contains water.

While some people have opted to put it in their bird baths, others have chosen to place it in their ponds.

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The SolarHive product also has 100% five star reviews, with shoppers sharing their thoughts after snapping the fountain up.

"Excellent! A lovely solar powered fountain for our little pond!" one wrote.

"The little fountains are simply beautiful!" another praised.

"It works perfectly and is very fun," a third commented.

As someone else said: "Very decorative fountain, good quality."

The price has also been slashed from the original £44.11, down to just £5.92 - on Temu.

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A water feature can also help elevate your garden, and turn it into a "tranquil oasis".

"Water features can create a beautiful focal point for your garden, and attract wildlife, from butterflies to birds," Ali Wooldridge, co-founder of luxury garden furniture, , said.

"As well as making a calming retreat to relax in all summer long."

You can also use solar lights to help transform your garden.

Top gardening trends of 2025

Gardening experts at has shared the top gardening trends of 2025.

Matrix planting

It seems that a top planting trend for this year is going to be Matrix Planting.

In essence, planting in groups or blocks to give an effect of being wild whilst actually being carefully managed.

Selection of the plants is essential, to give year-round interest either with flowers, seed heads or frosted/snowy spent flower heads. Some recommend using plants that seed around, but this could make managing your matrix planting harder to keep under control.

Chrysanthemum comeback

I hope that the humble Chrysanthemum makes as much of a comeback this year as Dahlias have over recent years, because the simple single flowered types, such as ‘Innocence’ and ‘Cottage Apricot’ would be spectacular within a matrix scheme.

The hardy varieties are so easy to grow in a sunny spot and give such a valuable burst of late summer and autumn colour that would lift any dull- looking border.

Blended borders

For some time now we have been promoting the growing of veg within ornamental borders and I think this could really take off this year.

The choice of ornamental-looking varieties available in seed catalogues is phenomenal and, if managed correctly, visitors to your garden will not even realise that you have veg growing!

Must-have tool

My secret is out. I discovered the Hori Hori a couple of years ago and now it seems so is everyone else.

It is such a well-made, adaptable tool that can be used as a trowel or weeding tool in the garden that and everyone I speak to who have used it absolutely would not now be without it. Enough said!

"Strategically place your solar lighting under plants to softly highlight, enhance and create visual interest at dusk, or line your path or seating area with warm solar lights to create an inviting atmosphere for evening time socialising," Ali added.

"Lanterns and fairy lights can also add visual interest and a warm softness both during the evening and through the daytime.”

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Solar lights don't have to cost loads though - you can get budget options from high street stores such as The Range, Home Bargains and B&M.

Solar-powered water fountain in a stone basin.
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It also doesn't need any batteries, as it's solar poweredCredit: Temu

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