How to Build a Backyard Waterfall & Pond
I have a pretty big slope in my backyard. Can someone advise me on the process of building up the front side of the waterfall. I have started digging, and in order to have a level surface area, I will need to build up about that much. The previous homeowner had a pallet of stones that were about the same amount, so I am looking for an idea where I can use the pallet of stones, without having to purchase thicker ones. Thank you.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 2:14 am
Hi, you could use it from outdoor fireplace, walls, paths to planters.
You could use your stones for pond edging with flexible or preformed
liners as well. Choose right mortar: mix portland cement, hydrated
lime and sand.
July 14th, 2008 at 4:23 am
Choose rocks for your waterfall, which should be in scale with the pond or pool. In natural setting, water ways over, between, and around rocks. The water will drop, break, and splash depending on how you set rocks above or below the edge of a falls or a stream. The setting of rocks provides the attribute of natural waterfall, and ensures its success. The size and form of each rock manipulate the way of falls. Try some arrangements of rocks before setting upon a complete. Placed at the base of a fall, a large rock forces the water that strikes it to bubble. Large waterfalls call for rock work in scale with water feature.