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Practitioners of feng shui flock to this splashless, black raku fountain available in two sizes, medium (21 inches tall) and large (30 inches). Water bubbles from the top and gently flows down the artistic crack. Made of durable fiberglass resin, the (medium-size) fountain weighs just 20 pounds empty so in winter easily moves from the patio to the great room, where it adds needed humidity to dry air.

Retail price: $240 medium; $345 large
Available at: Secret Garden, 10003 Forest Green Blvd., 426-2216
 

You’ll feel like Aquaman (or woman) when you don these bright-orange vinyl shoulder-length gloves from Garden Works. Available in three sizes, Aqua Hands are cotton-lined, thermal-sealed and vented for comfort. An elasticized upper armband seals water out, so hands stay clean, warm and dry while you’re mucking out your pond or dividing your water lilies.

Retail price: $20
Available at: LandShapes, 12009 Rehl Road and 11517 Shelbyville Road, 244-0732; Frank Otte Nursery & Garden Center Middletown, 12902 Shelbyville Road, 245-5920

Local artisan Ray Gohmann uses copper and stone to create imaginative fountains and sculptures for water gardens. This copper daffodil sculpture is on display at Economy Aquatic Gardens’ Preston Highway location. Similar sculptures of cattails and iris can be found at Sounds of Water. The metalsmith is also available for custom projects, large or small.

Retail Price: $200
Available through: Economy Aquatic Gardens, 2915 Preston Hwy., 637-8927; Sounds of Water, 6830 Hwy. 311, Sellersburg, Ind., 812-246-0305

Custom work: 812-944-3226; www.picturetrail.com/coppersmith