Winterizing your outdoor fountain is one of the most important care routines, and doing it improperly will shorten your water feature’s lifespan. Avoid antifreeze or any kind of anti-freezing chemicals; instead, unplug and drain the fountain, disassemble it as much as possible, and store these pieces inside a covered, dry area like a shed or a basement. If it is too big for storage, swaddle it in a tarp or fountain cover over the winter.