How to Build a Waterfall - Part 2

How to build a waterfall tips and tricks. Building a waterfall like a professional made easy with these HOW TO steps.

[@johnhatten350]

This series of videos is AMAZING! 21 videos that cover just about every aspect of pond and waterfall building. THANK YOU! This part 2 isn't the part 2 that I was expecting to cover the details of the plumbing, but throughout the series there are many good plumbing tips. This is truly a fantastic series!

[@ThePondDigger]

@joshinator800 Yeah the tunnel is a nice touch to a pond to provide shelter and refuge for fish hiding from predators. Did you like the plume of air that comes out of the rock out cropping in the bottom of the pond? I really like that feature.

[@ThePondDigger]

Ya typically the electric is located strategically close to the pump and typically hidden in the landscape. Typically it is plugged in directly but occasionally hardwired.

[@deppurple700]

I just have one word for you my friend " THANK YOU" ooops thatsv2 words my bad but i must have watched 20 vids and yours are the only ones that show and teach and point out everything so for all you people that want to don8t yourself stop looking at other people and just watch this mans lessons its all you need to know how to do it yourself

[@ThePondDigger]

We leave the top of the filter open and we ROCK IN the edges so you don't see the plastic edges of the filter. In our latest How to build a FIsh pond series we show this process in detail. It is still in the editing stages but should be up before the 4th of July! Stay tuned!

[@dillonjohnson8]

Thanks for the Part 2 video guys, awesome as always. Just did my FIRST spring clean out two weeks ago and followed PD's steps perfect and all went great. Pond looks even better in year two. I built my pond following all the PD's video's and only use all treatment from him, my pond has never looked dirty following the guidelines he's instructed. Cleaning the "gunk" is very easy with a once year spring clean. Look forward to the next videos and the BOOK

[@ThePondDigger]

I'm glad our tips were helpful. We use silicone to seal up the mechanical attachments from line to filters. Not sure about the landscape silicone. Best of luck to you.

[@ThePondDigger]

@Lukhal08 We typically deal with other people's disasters but we run into our own disasters on occasion. $#it happens. And yes we have moved rock into a pond, out of a pond and then back into a pond making repairs.

[@kyledavidson8216]

After watching countless videos to educate myself on the tedious art of building and foaming a waterfall this is by far the best done video for taking the time to show and explain some key points for waterfall, thank you so much

[@ThePondDigger]

@TheRossiboy Thanks for your feedback! We have plans for more videos you can trust and believe!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for your feedback. Personally I really enjoy dry stacking stone! Spring fed ponds - so many different angles. Watch the temperature, is it warm or cold? Is it oxygenated or is it low in oxygen? Do you have an overflow on the pond and if so adding water treatments could be a challenge. These are just a couple of things that come to mind when we talk spring fed.

[@ThePondDigger]

@snowtigre1967 This pond has a large suction grid across the bottom of the pond below the cobble gravel. The pond may need to be drained and cleaned in 5 to 7 years. The pond is completely care free for the home owner. We install bottom drains in at least half of our installations with no gravel on the bottom of the pond. Our pond installation designs are all predicated on the goals and expectations of the home owners. We inform, educate, inspire....and then install. Thanks for the feedback

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for your feedback. On occasion you will see me with gloves on but not very often. At this time the only company that I know in Australia goes by the name of Waterscapes. Try and look them up to see if they have any product available to help you with your pond project.

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for your compliments. Our average project takes about a week, give or take a day. I have a great team. Typically a 5 man crew.

[@ThePondDigger]

@LakefieldWaterGarden We have more in the works, I promise. We will be shooting some video this weekend of a beautiful pond. Not sure what the topic will be but the pond needs to be on video. We are planning a video on How to Design a waterfall and may use some of the footage from this pond in that video tutorial. Also we are planning to shoot some video for a living water bird bath that if goes well will blow peoples minds! Stay Tuned!!!!!! The Pond Digger

[@ThePondDigger]

Our work here is done! Inspiration!!!! one of our missions!

[@ThePondDigger]

@lazyboyinc Yes you can definitely use the retaining wall as the last fall into the pond. We typically will remove the cap of the wall to make the transition smooth and natural looking. Go for it!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thank you much for the feedback. I'm just trying to keep it real......

[@ThePondDigger]

You might be surprised. This tunnel stays very clean. We have large koi and a turtle that tend to keep it flushed from sediment just from using it all the time AND we have a suction pipe under the tunnel and the gravel that does a great job keeping it clean.

[@ThePondDigger]

Nice!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for your great feedback. If you win the big lotto give us a call. We have tools and will travel!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thank you for the great feedback!

[@lou2387]

Best video I've found for waterfall building tips thank you! I'm female from the UK and want to build a dog pond with waterfall. Your up close detailed video was really helpful! Subscribed.

[@adurpina]

amazing video*such wonderful..

[@knothole5]

been along time great to see you back

[@ThePondDigger]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Much appreciated!

[@dwanebeattie3380]

Thanks for all the ideas. i'm revamping my waterfall for my pond this weekend.. love your work. Have a Great weekend

[@Leeto43]

Thanks for all the tips, I am about 85% done with my renovated pond (1000gallon to 3000 gallon) and I must have watched this video 4 or 5 times to try and replicate some of your methods/style. My back is sore from all of those damn "character" stones. I hope to foaming my fall this weekend, I hope I don't screw it up. Thanks again, your work looks great.

[@ThePondDigger]

We used all schedule 40 PVC. The waterproof sheet under the rock is a blank skimmer tank that we customized for water changes.

[@h2_kumar]

Thank you for your excellent videos and tips. I'm about to embark on having a contractor build a stream and waterfalls for me, and you have given me a ton of great advice. Thank you so much.

[@ThePondDigger]

Awesome! Send us video footage when you are done!

[@IsawThisAlready]

Thanks alot. Im doing my first ever pondless waterfall. Doing it slowly but w great patients to my work. Pretty proud of myself and watching good videos like these i can't too much credit. I wouldn't of done it w out professionals like yourself posting and helping ppl. Thank you very much

[@ThePondDigger]

IsawThisAlready Glad to help!

[@pralhadhangal837]

pls show us ur work

[@1habicher]

Again very good instructions and great work that you present. I have learned a lot already and now know who to call if I get over my head, it is not hard to do once you get hooked you do not stop!

[@ThePondDigger]

@MultiFishcrazy Thanks for the feedback. Truth is I'm a fish geek, MultiFishCrazy. The fish are the fuel behind my passion.

[@scottleblanc7063]

Great tips in the video! This will make my waterfall so much better.

[@ThePondDigger]

Scott LeBlanc Thanks for watching!

[@TheBikerBarn]

a true artist with a man' way of creation... fricken sweet bud!! been watching all your videos.. insanely inspirational!! took allot of elbow grease to do it your way but no one can top my pond around here now.. and my koi even seem happier.

[@buckleyboyz1]

I liked your video straight to the point of explanation and didn't have to sit and watch you build it and take up all my time. Thanks

[@ThePondDigger]

+HB buckley Thanks for watching!

[@suhanashaek2936]

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[@suhanashaek2936]

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[@shovelhead91701]

I just started a waterfall/ pond project at home for my wife. I am really glad I found you on KZbin! I am a swimming pool contractor and thought " Hey! we build water features all the time! This can't be any different......" Lol, I really appreciate another professional putting this info out there for everyone. You saved me a lot of headaches on my project because other than my main drains I scrapped the complete hydraulics plan for my project after your videos.... Pics when finished?

[@AndrewKirkArt]

Another great video, Eric. The pond and waterfall look great!

[@TheRossiboy]

your ponds are the best I've seen, great work! thanks for all the helpful tips

[@ThePondDigger]

The alternative is vacuuming the bottom of the pond monthly (during your NON FROZEN season) and you will likely need to install a UV Clarifier to help keep the pond from turning green. Huge colonies of beneficial bacteria grow on the gravel in the bottom of the pond and keep the pond from turning green. If you remove the gravel your pond might turn green so be prepared to install the UV if needed.

[@psalm1dan]

Because of your unselfish sharing of your knowledge and experience I made a pond in my backyard.You are one awesome dude! ................Pond Superfreak from Texas

[@rachealhenderson3287]

So helpful!! Thanks!! No one else explains how to use it.

[@ThePondDigger]

@kookeediishh Thanks for the feedback! We had a great time producing it.

[@dreamerxxxc]

Best Pond construction video.. you showed the area so many video's the guys have the camera on them and you can't see what they are doing.. thanks so much my first repair project in the am.. thanks again

[@ThePondDigger]

Charmaine St. Croix Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more! Follow us Daily on Facebook and Instagram - The Pond Digger

[@cyndidavis6665]

I've been losing tons of water everyday from my fall, this was a great video to help me , going to get some foam today! Thank you!!!!

[@ThePondDigger]

Yes that ornamental rock goes for a pretty penny! Here is So Cal the mexican beach pebble goes for over 400 a ton!

[@scottlangwothy7662]

Hey fellas great video great waterfall and pond

[@ThePondDigger]

Glad our videos helped shine light on your goals.

[@MsDutchy21]

Beautiful! Looks like its tough to do, back breaking if you are a weekend warrior :). Better leave it to the pro's that are strengthened and conditioned for this job! So when I get enough money, I will give you a call :). Thank you for showing your skills and tips!

[@gekritzl]

...also cool music...

[@ThePondDigger]

@dalohe82 This pond had a price tag around 20k. A price tag on a pond this size is can range from 15k to 30k depending on many different variables.

[@ThePondDigger]

@largepandabutt It was a long winter and a delayed spring that's for sure! We're glad the weather is finally cooperating! Let's get to work on our water features!

[@ThePondDigger]

Yes lime leaching from cement in your pond- if not cured correctly- can be harmful to your fish. We acid wash any cement work we do in the pond and thoroughly rinse before acclimizing any fish into our ponds.

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the feedback. We work hard at staying conditioned to to this work day in and day out that is no joke. Please call us when you're ready! We'll be waiting for your call.

[@ThePondDigger]

That's what I'm talking about!!! Thanks for the feedback!

[@1habicher]

I like your instructions and have not as yet seen any waterfallfoam and all other foams I have bought were useless after many months so it is good to be told do not overbuy that staff. To plastic top of the waterfall is a bit too big for me.Is that staff available overseas in Australia. Your rockwork and to work without gloves is to be admired but I like to use gloves, they are cheap and just one sore finger will prove that fellow has learned the hard way. Excellent work!

[@AzeOfSpadez]

Looking forward to the vid!

[@ThePondDigger]

@caseybtx Thanks for the feedback. I hope it makes you a better waterfall builder!

[@msdebbiep]

Excellent! 1. I wish I could hire you to create a masterpiece! 2) I really enjoyed watching an artist at work, getting to hear the thoughts behind the piece ... and 3) thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@ThePondDigger]

That's right! THanks!

[@philzrad]

If I have a one level waterfall (single collecting pool with one exit) and the waterfall flow is too strong, besides installing a valve to slow down the output, is there anything else I could do? I heard stacking stones to block water could help. I honestly think it's flowing out faster than coming in since the water level in the collecting pool is lower than normal.

[@TheRossiboy]

great video! It's good to know you guys are still making vids. These vids are also very helpful and have a lot of good content in there...keep it up!

[@83yomomma]

Wow. That came out beautiful

[@ThePondDigger]

+George Perez Thank you so much!

[@Lukhal08]

Love this pond , really skilled work , but tell me has there ever been and disasters - i.e. leakage , liner tear , or colapes during your career , i know we had one last year whole pond and waterfall had to come out and that only had edging stones , couldnt emagine having to pull all that rock out again?!? Once again amasing work , i bet the owner is absolutly amazed with the end results!! Thanks for the inspiration

[@sinlokemp]

great video and an amazing pond!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thank you very much!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks

[@ThePondDigger]

This pond has a Sequence Champion 4900 pump.

[@joshinator800]

love the tunnel! great work!

[@gekritzl]

Wow - real artists, thank you!

[@BrysonTrujillo95]

HEY!!! this video was posted on my birthday

[@TheArlberg1]

Up with the very best!

[@ThePondDigger]

@Arteolike Thanks for the compliment!

[@ThePondDigger]

Predators typically want to hunt your fish. The tunnel give a spot for the smaller more vulnerable koi a place to hide.

[@ccoastal]

hey, quick tip about tearing down foam.. pour some acetone or gas across it and it will disolve in no time. makes that mistake you made an easy fix, or in your case, home show demo.

[@barbll000]

Awesome video. I can see how passionate you are about your work and getting it right and the results are stunning. Great job!

[@delboy1able]

I have been looking for idea's, and this one has been very helpful thank you, nice one PondDigger :)

[@ThePondDigger]

@dollyremo1 Thanks for your patience! We are planning a new attack. Hoping to get you in suspense but keeping you wowed with quality information.

[@huyle2064]

THanks for a very detail guiding video guy. Nice day!

[@RHill79]

Air you are extremely knowledgeable about this thank you for sharing your knowledge that looks awesome

[@ThePondDigger]

There's no such thing as a Maintenance Free pond so you will have some weekly maintenance. You're correct the level of maintenance you will need to do weekly depends on the filter selection you choose. Choose wisely my friend and review your pond goals against your filter equipment. As far as protecting you fish from predators you can 1 build the pond deep 2 Create Underwater caves for shelter 3 pond netting at pond level or 8' level or Motion Sensor Water Sprinkler device! Good Luck!

[@ThePondDigger]

So glad the content is helpful and yes I have a dynamite videographer! Have you watched our water treatment video? It has good info on water quality management.

[@Arteolike]

FREAKEN AWESOME POND!

[@ThePondDigger]

Thanks!

[@kookeediishh]

totally worth the wait, really nice job guys!!

[@jonpileggi2621]

Very cool, thanks!

[@ThePondDigger]

We have no immediate video shoot lined up for recommended pipe sizing. Call our headquarters toll free anytime for assistance on things like this. 800-522-5043

[@ThePondDigger]

Are you done???? Send us a video link! Glad we did our job here. Information, Education and Inspiration!

[@msdebbiep]

haha.. you are now on my "win the lottery list"

[@iansvlogs]

i waited, lol. looks just amazing guys. another great job.

[@ThePondDigger]

@Bflo23 Medium, Small, Short or Tall we want it all. We're here to help the DIYer all the way! Let's do this!

[@ThePondDigger]

@Frenzy11297 Hey there, I replied to your question in the How to build a waterfall Pt. 1 video.

[@caseybtx]

Very good video. Lots of good information, and I really like the sand/foam tricks

[@ThePondDigger]

@mindfreak1o1 This pond installation is in the 20k bracket.

[@TheFitDragon]

ty for the video, im scared about building my waterfall, so many rocks, once in place thats it! But u helped.

[@ThePondDigger]

I would be willing to ship overseas. We couldn't send anything like waterfall foam, glues or primers but we could possibly send you out our pond skimmer innovation. The Helix Pond Skimmer - our patent pending innovation! We will be shooting video on it the week after Christmas. Stay Tuned.

[@shawnwing4075]

I've been doing landscaping for most my life so I do a lot of the same stuff and just want you to know you do good work. It's different from ours but the plants and the water feature go together really good and it looks so realistic like something you would actually see. I like ir

[@ThePondDigger]

@ArtKayz666 I'm not sure how much was spend on the entire backyard project? The pond construction was in the 20k bracket.

[@ThePondDigger]

@dillonjohnson8 Thanks for the feedback Dillon!

[@LakefieldWaterGarden]

Finally! Great stuff! Many thanks! We want more, we want more, we want more! :)

[@ThePondDigger]

I would say a minimum of 1500 gallons per hour to manage water quality and clarity but up to 3000 gallons per hour for a visually appealing waterfall in a width of 24 to 36 inches.