No, it does not have to be difficult to install a fountain in your yard. In fact, when you have the two tier solar fountain, it can be quite easy. How do you install the fountain? Basically, you take it out of the box and set it wherever you please… on your patio, in your garden, even inside your home. The solar panel can be placed up to 15 feet away, giving you the freedom to place your solar fountain wherever you choose. This solar fountain is of excellent quality, and it is made from a lovely and durable ceramic/fiberglass mixture, not plastic. It is composed of two tiers, and it continuously recycles water. Features * Weight: 24lbs * Terra- Cotta, High density. * 1 year warranty crystalline solar panel * Place solar panel up to 15ft away from your fountain. Specifications * Weight: 13lbs * Dimensions: 13" length x 13" wide x 12" tall, with 5" x 7" Solar Panel * Materials: Metal, (9v) Single Crystalline Solar Panel, submersible pump, tempered glass, ceramic/fiberglass composite And if you are looking for a similar but slightly different solar fountain, compare this two tier solar fountain to the classic cascading fountain, also found here at Solarhome.org.