Garden Waterfalls

Whether you are having a waterfall professionally built or attempting to create one from a kit, knowing the effect you want to create will help you choose the right design for your garden.

Are you looking for a tranquil place to relax, or making a grand statement upon entrance? Will you add a pond for fish, or do you want your waterfall nestled among your plantings?

Consider size and placement in relation to your house carefully. The sound of water will vary depending on the style of waterfall you select.

Whether it is flowing over rocks into a shallow pool of water or trickling over one rock onto another will impact the effect. Consider many options before making your selection.

Garden Pond Waterfalls

Incorporating a pond and waterfall into the landscape allows a place for the water to collect and recirculate.

By pumping the water back up into the waterfall, the pond water does not stagnate. At the same time, you're creating the wonderful sound of flowing water.

Pondless Waterfalls

If safety is an issue, there are waterfall styles available with no standing water. To provide a safe place for children and animals to play, this type may be preferred. The pump and water reservoir are hidden from view.

Large rocks can be used to fill in the pond area, with plantings in between, leaving the option of creating a pond once the children get older.

Rocky Waterfalls

Among the various styles of garden waterfalls, this style utilizes tiers of large boulders and smaller rocks to create a natural setting.

It creates a dramatic flow and mesmerizing sound. Many rocky waterfalls are created on a larger scale, to fully utilize their features.

If you have the space, building a rocky waterfall in proportion to your landscape would add spectacular impact to your home.

Japanese Waterfalls

For a more refined look, consider the Japanese waterfall, which utilizes marble or granite stones to create the walls of the waterfall.

This style is very effective when illuminated, highlighting the beauty of the marble or granite.

Whether small or large, with rushing water or a trickle, garden waterfalls add dramatic impact to your landscape.

Whichever size and style you chose, this beautiful addition to your landscape will add hours of relaxation and enjoyment to your home.

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