100 DIY Small Garden Pond with Waterfall Rock Garden ideas

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100 DIY Small Garden Pond with Waterfall Rock Garden ideas:
Do you dream of enjoying the calming trickle of a waterfall in your backyard pond?
This video is my introduction of "100 ideas to build a waterfall and create a natural scene in the garden", specially for you.
1. Build Your Pond:
The first step to building a pond is deciding which type of pond you’d like to construct.
An ecosystem pond is one that relies on natural processes, such as plants and fish, to maintain its balance. These types of ponds are great for people who want an eco-friendly or low-maintenance option that looks natural and will blend in with the surrounding landscape.
On the other hand, preformed ponds are made from rigid plastic and require fewer materials than ecosystem ponds. Plus, they’re easier to install since they come already shaped. Preformed ponds are ideal if you don’t have a large area and want something that looks more formal or decorative than an ecosystem pond.
You can also build a stream if you have the room and want to make your water feature even better!
2. Decide On The Waterfall Design:
Some of the most popular designs include cascading waterfalls, tiered waterfalls, and single-drop waterfalls. Cascading waterfalls feature multiple tiers that gradually descend down a slope or hillside. Tiered waterfalls have multiple drops that occur at slightly different heights and then feed into one larger pond. Single-drop waterfalls are exactly what they sound like-one large drop from one height into one large pond.
You want to make sure that the space where you are installing your waterfall has enough room for all of its components without feeling too crowded or overwhelming.
3. Build Top Reservoir Area:
Before you begin any building, you’ll need to determine how large your reservoir area should be. To do this, measure from the bottom of your waterfall down to where it meets up with the pond below it. Multiply this measurement by two, then add one more foot for good measure. This will give you an accurate idea of how large your reservoir area should be in order for it to accommodate both a filter and a pump.
Once you have determined the size of your reservoir area, use a shovel or other digging tool (such as an excavator) to dig out that space in accordance with those measurements. Make sure that when you dig out this area, you are creating an even surface so that when it’s time for installation, everything fits together properly.
4. Create Waterfall Steps And Waterfall Drop:
You can have many waterfalls instead of just one that falls into the pond.
Dig out the waterfall steps or use dirt to create waterfalls and the waterfall drop area (the one that goes into the pond). You can use the dirt leftover from when you were excavating your pond. How much dirt is left over will depend on how large your pond is and how much dirt you didn’t use to cover the exposed liner with.
Use a level to make sure the steps are angled downward enough so the water flows well. You can also take this time to create hidden waterfalls.
5. Add Waterfall Pump And Tubing:
This step requires some skill; if you don’t feel comfortable tackling this project by yourself, we recommend hiring professionals who specialize in outdoor water features installation services. It’s important that these components are installed properly in order for them to function effectively over time.
Once everything has been put into place, check again for any potential leaks before continuing with tubing installation from the filter outlet up through the edge of the pond or stream bed.
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