How to Build a Waterfeature - Preparation

Looking to build a waterfall in your garden, but you aren't sure where to start? Careful consulting can benefit not only the finished water feature, but it will make the installation process go much smoother. The first thing to consider will be the location of the waterfalls. The best place usually will be the corners of your yard, and face the cascades towards the most viewed direction. It is very important to do heavy planting behind the waterfall in order to give the feel that there is a hill behind the waterfalls, and there is an implied source for the stream.
Another item to consider is the kind of stone to use. You will want to look at your existing backyard and materials used in the garden. If you have earth tones, stick with an earth tone stone like Moss rock, or 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 maybe a blue toned Kryptonite or Great Falls Boulders.
There are a few more decisions to make before you can get started with the construction. Do you want a pond to house koi or goldfish. If so you will need to create a pond 2-3 feet deep for goldfish, or a 3-6 feet deep pond for koi. The edges 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 contain 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.
You might also consider a pondless waterfall if you want the sights and sounds of a water feature with less maintenance. This setup is just like it sounds, no pond. The waterfalls will give the illusion of disappearing into the ground. This system can be turned off with no standing water for mosquitoes, and doesn’t have deep water for those with small children. 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 water feature you want, and the type of rock, you’re ready to rock and roll.

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