There are many different landscaping ideas that can be implemented in order to beautify an otherwise mundane looking yard or patio area. One such way is installing a stream, pond, or water display. Using a pondless waterfall kit, you can create a beautiful scene that includes the sounds of natural water flow. The process takes some planning and time but is well worth the effort.
Start the project by deciding where you want it. With this design, you want to include the entire flow so you can plan correctly and have a gravity fed stream. After having the utility company mark any lines, you should use bright spray paint to mark the bottom, where the pump will sit. Also, mark or get an idea of where the top of the fall will be and mark it as well.
Start digging out the reservoir and move the dirt to the area that the spillway will sit. As you dig, the reservoir should be square or round and about two feet deep. In the middle of it, you need to dig another 6 to 8 inches to place the vault that will hold the pump. Using a vault keeps the pump from getting damaged and allows it to sit at the lowest point of the reservoir.
The lining should be installed next. Place it in the reservoir. It is suggested that you use more than one layer to make sure it doesn't get punctured and leak water into the ground. With the middle hole deeper, place the vault and install the pump in the vault.
Attach the flex hose to the pump and run it uphill. If you want to dig a trench to bury the hose, you may at this point, but you should have enough dirt to bury it without a trench. It is best to keep it uncovered until the last step. This hose will be hooked up to the spillway to create the water flow.
You need to use large gravel to fill in the reservoir and then larger rocks to begin building the stream. These will be placed in various intervals along the rubber liner. The entire stream and system should be on top of the liner so you don't lose the water along the way. It will also keep the yard from being washed out. You are basically building a self-contained system.
Larger boulders and stones should be placed to create the path from the waterfall all the way to the reservoir. Once they are in place, you can begin to fill in with peat gravel and other decorative rocks to help make the scene. Before completely filling things in, you should attach the pump and spillway and run enough water through the system to get an idea where it will flow. Some adjustments may need to be made.
Once things are set, finish filling in the stream and cover the flexible tubing. Using the leftover dirt, you can cover the tubing and any liner that is exposed outside of the water flow. Dirt will wash away, so anyplace the water flows should be covered with rocks and decorative gravel. After this is done, you can begin putting in plants, flowers, leaves, or other decorative natural items to help complete the scene.
Start the project by deciding where you want it. With this design, you want to include the entire flow so you can plan correctly and have a gravity fed stream. After having the utility company mark any lines, you should use bright spray paint to mark the bottom, where the pump will sit. Also, mark or get an idea of where the top of the fall will be and mark it as well.
Start digging out the reservoir and move the dirt to the area that the spillway will sit. As you dig, the reservoir should be square or round and about two feet deep. In the middle of it, you need to dig another 6 to 8 inches to place the vault that will hold the pump. Using a vault keeps the pump from getting damaged and allows it to sit at the lowest point of the reservoir.
The lining should be installed next. Place it in the reservoir. It is suggested that you use more than one layer to make sure it doesn't get punctured and leak water into the ground. With the middle hole deeper, place the vault and install the pump in the vault.
Attach the flex hose to the pump and run it uphill. If you want to dig a trench to bury the hose, you may at this point, but you should have enough dirt to bury it without a trench. It is best to keep it uncovered until the last step. This hose will be hooked up to the spillway to create the water flow.
You need to use large gravel to fill in the reservoir and then larger rocks to begin building the stream. These will be placed in various intervals along the rubber liner. The entire stream and system should be on top of the liner so you don't lose the water along the way. It will also keep the yard from being washed out. You are basically building a self-contained system.
Larger boulders and stones should be placed to create the path from the waterfall all the way to the reservoir. Once they are in place, you can begin to fill in with peat gravel and other decorative rocks to help make the scene. Before completely filling things in, you should attach the pump and spillway and run enough water through the system to get an idea where it will flow. Some adjustments may need to be made.
Once things are set, finish filling in the stream and cover the flexible tubing. Using the leftover dirt, you can cover the tubing and any liner that is exposed outside of the water flow. Dirt will wash away, so anyplace the water flows should be covered with rocks and decorative gravel. After this is done, you can begin putting in plants, flowers, leaves, or other decorative natural items to help complete the scene.
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