Welcome to Soak Up the Sun!

Soak Up the Sun is the official blog of Solariver™. Here you'll find How-To Guides & Tips, Project Inspiration, Benefits of Solar and more information on topics like Hydroponics & Aquaponics. We also feature real customer stories that highlight how they are using Solariver™ pumps to enhance their outdoor lifestyle be it creating a DIY fountain, aerating a pond, constructing a waterfall, assembling a small bird bath and more. We love our customers stories and seeing the unique ways they are using our solar water pump products! Join us.

Fountain, Pond & Garden Projects

small fountain water feature with solar water pump

5 Water Feature Ideas for Your Yard

Here are the five ideas for incorporating a water feature into your outdoor living space, from garden ponds to wall-mounted fountains.

5 Water Feature Ideas for Your Yard

Here are the five ideas for incorporating a water feature into your outdoor living space, from garden ponds to wall-mounted fountains.

Fountain in Pond - 6 Tips to Keep Pond Water Clean

6 Tips to Achieving Clean Pond Water

In this article, we’ll outline six simple steps for maintaining and achieving clean pond water.

6 Tips to Achieving Clean Pond Water

In this article, we’ll outline six simple steps for maintaining and achieving clean pond water.

Tips For Maintaining an Off-Grid Garden

Tips For Maintaining an Off-Grid Garden

Today’s farming industry is an enormous, energy-intensive endeavor that some believe produces lower-quality food. If you want to return to a more traditional, natural way of growing food, you may...

Tips For Maintaining an Off-Grid Garden

Today’s farming industry is an enormous, energy-intensive endeavor that some believe produces lower-quality food. If you want to return to a more traditional, natural way of growing food, you may...

pond with solar powered water fall in a nicely landscape back yard

How to Add a Small Pond or Water Feature to You...

There’s something so peaceful about a backyard water feature. Between the gentle rush of flowing water, the sounds of birds playing, and the appeal of lush plants or captivating decorations, a small...

How to Add a Small Pond or Water Feature to You...

There’s something so peaceful about a backyard water feature. Between the gentle rush of flowing water, the sounds of birds playing, and the appeal of lush plants or captivating decorations, a small...

Koi Fish Pond and Clean Pond Water

4 Simple Ways To Achieve Clean Pond Water

Having a pond in your yard can be a great asset, but it can be difficult to keep it looking and functioning its best. If you're curious about maintaining a...

4 Simple Ways To Achieve Clean Pond Water

Having a pond in your yard can be a great asset, but it can be difficult to keep it looking and functioning its best. If you're curious about maintaining a...

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