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Orb water feature

7 years ago

Does the Orb bring any sound to the garden or is it purely visual?

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James Hutchison Garden Design
7 years ago
Hi Jo. Yes, the water running down the stone ball makes a sound. However, the amount of noise depends on the pump size. If you're keen to hear the water, a less smooth surface might suit you more. This is a picture of a slate water feature I designed and built in Perthshire, Scotland. The sphere is made of stacked round circles of slate that form the ball. Hope this helps. James
Jo Green
Original Author
7 years ago
All very good informative advice, thank you. Popped into your beautiful shop the last week, stunning flowers!
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James Hutchison Garden Design
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Thanks Jo, you're very welcome! Don't hesitate to contact me if you need any advice with the water feature. James

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