Why a Bubbling Rock is the #1 Water Feature to Add to Your Backyard

Of all the water features you can add to a backyard, few are as personal as a bubbling rock. The sound of water moving over stone, a natural focal point in the garden, a feature that's entirely your own. It's one of those additions that quietly transforms a space.

So, What Exactly Is a Bubbling Rock?

It's simpler than it sounds. A hole is drilled through the centre of a natural stone, which is then placed on a water basin fitted with a pump and hose. Add water, turn it on, and you have water bubbling up and over the surface of the rock. Low maintenance, beautiful to look at, and endlessly calming to sit beside.

Choosing Your Rock

This is the best part. No two stones are alike, which means your bubbling rock will be unlike anyone else's. At Silverthorn, you'll wander through a selection of diverse, one-of-a-kind pieces and find the one that feels right. It's a more personal process than most people expect, and a genuinely enjoyable one.

Browse our bubbling rock selection to get a sense of what's available.

Before You Build, Consider a Few Things:

• Where will you get the most enjoyment out of it? Can you see it from inside the house on cooler or rainy days?
• Is there an outdoor sitting area nearby so you can enjoy it up close? How much space do you have? Your rock needs to sit on a basin large enough to capture all the splash.
• Do you have access to a power source at your intended location?
• Would you like to pair it with a rain water harvest system? It's an eco-friendly way to keep your feature topped up while putting rainwater to good use.

Once those decisions are made, choosing the right basin, pump, and hose becomes much more straightforward.

The Finishing Touches

Decorative gravel surrounds the feature and hides the working components, and with over 20 kinds, colours, and textures to choose from, it's worth taking your time here too. Add a little night lighting and your bubbling rock becomes just as striking after dark as it is during the day.

Not sure where to start? Visit us in store or give us a call and we'll help you pull it all together.