![]() ![]() I spent a solid three or four days and a surprisingly little amount of ibuprofen digging, moving, positioning, repositioning, and building the waterfall. Here are the steps I went through to make my pond and waterfall:Īnd I did it, as Eric Carmen sang, “All by myself.” (You’re welcome for the earworm.) I had everything I needed to start the build.Īnd start I did. I still need to send in the warranty card for the pump.Īnd after a few trips to my parents’ house to find rocks from their woods, I would purchase an EPDM pond liner and other accoutrements suggested by the experts. One more step closer to the goal.Ī submersible pond pump and some LED lights were then acquired. In a way, this was telling me there is no going back. So I watched more videos on what to do and what not to do.Ī spring purchase would yield some essential parts. I could buy a kit, but those kits were pondless waterfalls. I watched dozens of videos on how the experts make their water features. It was almost like the universe said, “Here! Put it right here!”įirst, the research. And I wanted to design it myself.Ī heavy snowfall from the previous winter provided me with a damaged tree that would give way to a nicely-sloped area for a waterfall. ![]() Many years later and after two decades in my own home, I decided that it was time to do something. “How did I never notice this?”, I would wonder. It was so profound, that, as a kid, I used to have dreams of finding a trestle bridge in my parents driveway with a stream running under it. A stream, creek, river, waterfall, pond, something. Since I can remember, I’ve wanted some sort of water feature on my property. I guess it wasn’t that nice of a place to hang out. There really was no reason for me to stay. And, because of the brutal midday sun, I’d find myself watering those plants and flowers almost every evening.īut after completing my back yard chores, I found myself going right back inside. Vibrant reds or pinks almost shouted as they seemed to call bees and hummingbirds to partake from their nectars. My wife would use her mystical powers when it came to putting the right flowers and plants together. It was usually a weekly ritual that I barely tolerated because I wanted to try and make a nice place to hang out. Many times, I was amazed that I managed to keep the clover and dandelions to a minimum. We knew we could do better for our outdoor living needs. We’d have people over, but we usually gathered on the deck. Waterfall height will also impact sound and water loss.Do you have a back yard living space that you enjoy? I mean, really enjoy? I didn’t. If it is designed too small it will disappear along the shoreline. If a waterfall is designed too tall it will overshadow the pond. The trickiest aspect of waterfall design is determining the height. If improperly designed a backyard waterfall can be a disaster. The style of your pond, as well as the rest of your garden and your home should dictate the style you select for your waterfall. Typically, rocks, boulders, gravel and driftwood are used to build informal waterfalls. It should appear as if you could have stumbled upon it while hiking in the woods. An informal waterfall is designed to look like a natural waterfall. Characterized by geometric lines and right angles, formal waterfalls are often made of brick, poured concrete or blocks of stone. A formal waterfall is constructed to look like a staircase. Informal WaterfallsĪ garden waterfall can be built in a formal or informal style. Second, a waterfall will aerate the water (add oxygen), which is necessary for growing plants and raising fish. First, the constant flow and movement will help to keep the pond water clear and free of algae. There are many other benefits to installing a waterfall. ![]() Adding a well-designed waterfall and pond will transform your backyard into a private retreat where you can unwind with friends and family. Falling water produces a peaceful sound that is soothing to the soul. Waterfall BenefitsĪ waterfall can completely change the atmosphere of your backyard. Rocks and boulders of various sizes and shapes give these informal waterfalls a natural appearance. ![]()
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