Ideas For Garden Water Falls

Pond and Stream with Waterfall

• For those with large garden spaces, consider a full pond and stream that drops into a waterfall. You will need a natural slope to achieve a flowing stream. If your yard does not slope, it will be necessary to create a slope by adding ground fill to your yard. A gentle slope achieves running water in your stream. Create a pond at the bottom of the stream to accommodate the waterfall. For a trickling effect, build a stepped waterfall with stone allowing the water to gently fall along the rocks. For a more dramatic effect build the pond at a significant and sharp drop below the stream.

Double Waterfall

• Small-scale gardens benefit from a double waterfall. The double fall consists of two ponds and is a three-tiered system. Water flows from the pump at the top of the pond into the first small reservoir or pond. From there, the water drops a second time into the larger and lowest of the two pools. The double-waterfall design is a good choice for gardeners looking to incorporate the sound of water as much as the sight, as the double falls may be louder than a single style.

Waterfall Wall

• Patios, garden alcoves and courtyards are well served by the waterfall wall design. Water runs down a stone slab or sheet of metal or bronze in this streamlined, modern waterfall design. Designs could be either a central spout of water or may run the entire width of the wall. The latter creates the effect of a wall of water in your garden space while the former will achieve a more traditional waterfall aesthetic. A small reservoir at the base may be filled with pebbles to add dimension to the sound of the water falling.