Win a Copper & Green water fountain worth £250
Win this stunning Copper & Green water feature – a truly unique prize for any garden lover.
Hand-crafted in the UK using traditional, power-free techniques, it stands around 45cm tall and showcases
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The beautiful tabletop fountain was hand made in Bedfordshire
Water gently trickles from the top flower into the included 34cm ceramic reservoir bowl in a complementary blue/green glaze, creating a calming, soothing sound.
Suitable for ground level, a tabletop or a plinth, the
Over time, the copper will beautifully age outdoors.
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