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WATERFALLS & STREAMS
WATERFALLS & STREAMS
Our designers have years of experience designing hundreds of the most beautiful Pondless Waterfalls and Streams across Southern California!
Ponds and waterfalls are wonderful additions to your yard or garden. The beauty of natural stones and plant life, coupled with the peaceful sounds of rushing water, immediately transport you back to nature without ever leaving your home. Installing one is a big project, however, and some people aren’t sure if it’s the right choice for their home.
Our designers have years of experience designing hundreds of the most beautiful Pondless Waterfalls and Streams across Southern California!
Ponds and waterfalls are wonderful additions to your yard or garden. The beauty of natural stones and plant life, coupled with the peaceful sounds of rushing water, immediately transport you back to nature without ever leaving your home. Installing one is a big project, however, and some people aren’t sure if it’s the right choice for their home.
HOW WE DESIGN AND BUILD
WATERFALLS
HOW WE DESIGN AND BUILD
WATERFALLS
A Pondless Waterfall is simply a re-circulating waterfall or stream without the presence of a pond. Pondless waterfalls work by pumping water contained in a large, in-ground reservoir up and through the Waterfall Spillway, allowing the water to flow back down into the reservoir.
This simple recirculation system requires very little maintenance, is easy to install, and ideal for families with young children or pets that love to play in water.
Enjoy the beauty and soothing sounds of a pondless waterfall from any location in your yard. Tuck a small waterfall near the front entrance of your home to greet visitors, or delight in a longer waterfall in the backyard where you can incorporate interesting twists and turns.
You can easily add a pond to your waterfall later on, if you decide that you’d like to keep some fish and enjoy a larger variety of aquatic plants.
A Pondless Waterfall is simply a re-circulating waterfall or stream without the presence of a pond. Pondless waterfalls work by pumping water contained in a large, in-ground reservoir up and through the Waterfall Spillway, allowing the water to flow back down into the reservoir.
This simple recirculation system requires very little maintenance, is easy to install, and ideal for families with young children or pets that love to play in water.
Enjoy the beauty and soothing sounds of a pondless waterfall from any location in your yard. Tuck a small waterfall near the front entrance of your home to greet visitors, or delight in a longer waterfall in the backyard where you can incorporate interesting twists and turns.
You can easily add a pond to your waterfall later on, if you decide that you’d like to keep some fish and enjoy a larger variety of aquatic plants.
TRANSFORM YOUR YARD INTO A DREAM VACATION
TRANSFORM YOUR YARD INTO A DREAM VACATION
Do you love the sight and sounds of nature? The beauty of natural stones and plant life, coupled with the peaceful sounds of rushing water, immediately transport you back to nature without ever leaving your home.
Do you love the sight and sounds of nature? The beauty of natural stones and plant life, coupled with the peaceful sounds of rushing water, immediately transport you back to nature without ever leaving your home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS A PONDLESS WATERFALL?
A pondless waterfall is a waterfall that doesn't require a pond, and instead uses a pump to recirculate water through a hidden reservoir. This creates the illusion of a never-ending waterfall.
DO PONDLESS WATERFALLS REQUIRE A LOT OF MAINTANCE?
Pondless waterfalls are generally low maintenance, but there are some things to keep in mind:
Refilling
Pondless waterfalls need to be refilled regularly to prevent the pump from drying out and getting damaged. This is especially important in hot weather or if the reservoir is small.
Cleaning
Remove leaves and sticks from around the waterfall with a leaf blower or shop-vac. You can also install pond netting to keep debris out.
Algae
Use beneficial bacteria to consume organic debris that can lead to algae growth. You can also use a water treatment product like InstaFix to clear up discolored water.
Plants
Over time, plants like grasses and irises can grow too large and block the view of the waterfall or cause leaks. You can divide and replant them every other year.
HOW DEEP SHOULD A PONDLESS WATERFALL BE?
The depth of a pondless waterfall hole should generally be about two feet for every foot of height. For example, if you want a waterfall that is 3 feet high, the hole should be about 6 feet deep.
Here are some other tips for building a pondless waterfall:
Reservoir size: The reservoir should be 2–3 times the volume of the waterfall's water.
Basin size: The basin should hold 2.5 times the amount of water in the stream.
Spillway size: Each inch of spillway needs at least 100 gallons of water per hour.
Debris removal: Remove debris from the waterfall weekly or whenever the reservoir is refilled.
HOW MUCH DO PONDLESS WATERFALLS COST?
The cost to install a pondless waterfall starts at $9,500 and can go as high as $150,000.
HOW MUCH WATER DOES A PONDLESS WATERFALL NEED?
To calculate the size of your waterfall spillway, remember this rule of thumb – every inch of spillway requires at least 100 gallons of water every hour. If you need a more splashy effect, talk to a pondless waterfall installer near you about increasing the flow to 200 gallons per inch of spillway per hour.