How to Build a Waterfeature - Preparation
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How to Build a Waterfeature - Preparation

By: B. Goulart

Looking to build a pond in your backyard, but you aren't sure where to start? Careful consulting can increase not only the finished water feature, but it will help in the installation process. The location of the waterfalls should be your first consideration. The best place usually will be the corners of the yard, and face the cascades towards the most viewed direction. It is extremely important to plant heavy behind the water feature to give the feel that there is a hill behind the waterfalls, and there is a natural source for the feature.
Another item to consider is the type of stone to use. You will want to look at your existing backyard and materials used in the garden. If you have earth tones, stick with an earth tone stone like Moss rock, or a more interesting rock such as Travertine. Or, if your backyard features concrete or greys,Or if you have a lot of concrete or greys, then stick with a Grey Water washed rock, or maybe a blue toned Kryptonite and Great Falls Boulders.
A few more items need to be addressed before you can get started with the construction. Do you want a pond to house koi or goldfish. If so you will need to dig out a pond 2-3 feet deep for goldfish, or a three-six feet deep pond for koi. The edges of the pond should have planting shelves with a 1-2 foot run. A skimmer is recommended for all ponds, it will help to skim leaf and debris from the pond, and will contain the auto fill refill valve. Be sure to plan on where this skimmer is placed as you will need to tend to it every 2-4 months.
If you don't want the maintenance of a pond, you might consider a pondless waterfall. This setup is just like it sounds, no pond. The waterfalls will cascade into a hidden reservoir. This system can be turned off with no standing water for mosquitoes, and doesn’t have deep water for those with small children. The maintenance of these systems require only a once a year pressure washing of the rocks.
Once you figure out where to put the feature, what kind of feature you want, and the type of rock, you’re ready to get rolling.

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