From the hand-pump, the water falls into the upper barrel. The water then cascades out of the upper barrel down to a second, lower barrel. A double-level garden like this can form an attractive centerpiece to a deck or patio. Some people prefer to have multiple barrel gardens arranged in a row or in some creative design. Six or eight barrels, each containing blooming waterlilies, can make a stunning edge for a deck or border for a patio.
Many water features are available for the barrel garden.
The pumps are available in several styles and materials. Watering cans and water buckets can be hung from the hand-pump for added decoration. The hand-pump is usually mounted on a bracket at the edge of the barrel. A 115 Volt pump is submersed in the barrel liner. A tube is installed from the pump outlet up through the base of the hand-pump.