Patio Outdoor Fountains especially the tiered ones and other fountain components, which collect water, should not be left outside during the cold months or winter. This causes the water fountain to freeze and may crack resulting to complete damage. The same will happen to components such as pedestals, and anything that collects water will then freeze, may also crack and be torn into pieces. So to better protect the water fountain, it should always be kept indoors or in a dry protected place such as a covered porch away from the harsh weather conditions in an open place outside. Here are some tips if a fountain must be left outside:

1. Remove pump, rubber stoppers, drainpipes, finials, and other small components for storage indoors. Note that stoppers or drainpipes are removed to allow drainage in the event water accumulates in any basin.

2. Raise fountain base from ground with wood strips so that base will not freeze to the ground surface.

3. Cover or wrap the fountain with burlap or other absorbent material (old blanket or towel) and then cover securely with plastic, making sure that water will not accumulate in the basin or other fountain component and freeze.

4. Check fountain periodically to insure that plastic is secure and water is not accumulating in any fountain component.