| There are several different types of water | | | | go? A Pondless(R) Waterfall works much like a |
| features available for building in your back yard: | | | | regular pond. The hole, deeper than a normal |
| large, small, deep and shallow ponds, streams, | | | | pond, is dug, then lined with rock and gravel, and |
| waterfalls and Pondless(R) Waterfalls. How do you | | | | filled with water. The water is then circulated |
| know which one is right for you? In Part 1 of this | | | | from beneath the rocks and gravel by a pump |
| series, we discussed large ponds, streams and | | | | that sits on the bottom. A pipe runs from there |
| waterfalls. In this article we will discuss more | | | | up to a filter and into an overflowing waterfall, |
| about waterfalls, and about pondless waterfalls. | | | | where it falls back into the reservoir. Since the |
| Building a Beautiful Waterfall | | | | water level never pools above the level of the |
| There are many ways to build a waterfall for | | | | rock and gravel fill, it gives the appearance of a |
| your pond. Sometimes the result is less than ideal, | | | | waterfall without a pond, when in fact, the "pond" |
| with a waterfall that leaks or looks like a chimney | | | | is there but not visible. |
| spewing water. The best way to build a waterfall | | | | So why would you want a waterfall without a |
| is to use an ecologically balanced system that | | | | pond? A Pondless(R) Waterfall can be a great |
| utilizes a biological filter and a pond skimmer. | | | | alternative for someone who like the idea of a |
| Biological filters are easy to hide, and provide a | | | | waterfall but doesn't feel a pond is right for their |
| good base for building a leak-free, beautiful | | | | family. |
| waterfall, with the additional benefit of filtration. | | | | Because there is no pool of water, a Pondless(R) |
| You may be anxious to get out and start building | | | | Waterfall is a great option if you are concerned |
| a waterscape with lots of flowing water and a | | | | about safety issues associated with a traditional |
| serene pond filled with lilies and beautiful koi. | | | | pond, such as with little children or pets. |
| Before you get your marking paint and shovel | | | | Cost can be a big factor when considering the |
| out, there's one important factor to keep in mind. | | | | type of water feature you want to build. In most |
| Many people are so enthralled with the sound of | | | | cases, the price of a Pondless(R) waterfall will be |
| water, that they decide on a huge waterfall and | | | | less than a pond, because there is less labor |
| stream that fills their property with the incredible | | | | involved, as well as less rock and materials. |
| sounds of falling water. The only problem is, with | | | | Operating costs are also less. Because you're not |
| a large waterfall and stream, if the water feature | | | | maintaining an established ecosystem, it's not |
| gets neglected, and/or forgotten about, it doesn't | | | | necessary to run the pump 24/7. |
| work very well. A very large water feature will | | | | The small size of the Pondless(R) Waterfall means |
| require regular maintenance to stay beautiful. So, | | | | you can build and enjoy a beautiful waterfall |
| let your creativity take over, but remember to | | | | anywhere in you yard. Taking care of it is easy. |
| keep everything in proportion. You'll be glad you | | | | Filling the reservoir every few weeks to |
| did in the long run. | | | | compensate for water loss because of |
| Pondless Waterfall | | | | evaporation is all that's needed. |
| The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful | | | | Perhaps the best part of the Pondless(R) |
| and favored type of water feature. If space is | | | | Waterfall is the option to change or add on in the |
| lacking in your yard or if you have safety | | | | future. If you change your mind later, wishing |
| concerns with a pond, go pondless! It's a waterfall | | | | you'd built a pond, that's OK. As long as you leave |
| and stream, without the pond. | | | | enough room around the base of the waterfall, it's |
| It might be difficult to imagine a waterfall and | | | | easy to add a pond later on. |
| stream without a pond. Where does the water | | | | |