How To Build A Waterfall - Preparation

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Looking to build a waterfeature in your backyard, but you aren't sure where to start? Careful consulting can benefit not only the finished product, but it will make the installation process go much smoother. The location of the waterfalls should be your first consideration. The best place usually will be the corner of your yard, facing the cascades towards the most viewed direction. It is extremely important to do heavy planting behind the pond to give the impression that there is a hill behind the waterfalls, and there is a natural source for the waterfall.

Another item to consider is the type of stone to use. You will want to look at the existing backyard and materials used in the garden. If you have earth tones, stick with an earth tone stone like Moss rock, or maybe a more interesting stone such as Travertine. Or, if your backyard features concrete or greys,Or if you have a lot of concrete or greys, then stick with a Grey Water washed rock, or a blue toned Kryptonite or Great Falls Boulders.

There are a few more decisions to make before you can get started with the actual work. Do you want a pond to house koi or goldfish. If so you will need to dig out a pond 2-3 feet deep for goldfish, or a 3-6 feet deep pond for koi. The sides of the pond should be cut for planting shelves with a 1-2 foot run. A skimmer is recommended for all ponds, it will help to skim leaf and debris from the pond, and will house the auto fill refill valve. Be sure to plan on where this skimmer is placed as you will need to tend to it every 2-4 months.

If you don't want the maintenance of a pond, you might consider a pondless waterfall. This setup is just like it sounds and offers an excellent alternative. The waterfalls will cascade into a hidden reservoir. This system can be turned off with no standing water for mosquitoes, and doesn't have deep water for children liabilities. The maintenance of these systems require only a once a year cleaning.

Once you figure out which direction to aim the feature, what kind of feature you want, and the type of rock, you're ready to get rolling.

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