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A well designed natural garden waterfall looks and sounds wonderful. Designing a garden water fall is easy to get wrong. If you follow the specific principles to build your garden waterfall, it is easy to create functional and aesthetic garden waterfalls.

In this article, you will learn some of the most important design elements for creating marvelous waterfalls. But first and foremost, lets look at the things you would need to create your wonderful garden waterfall.

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2.) Rigid pond liners

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7.) Large plastic flower pot or any similar container to house the tubing and hide it from view

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Consider two main structures in constructing a garden waterfall. These are the pool or pond where the water will fall and the slope where the cascading water will actually run from the fall on its way to the pool. The slope must be a higher structure behind the pool. Pre-cast forms are available that will allow you to construct an artificial slope if there isn?t any natural slope in your yard.

Here are the four most important techniques to construct your garden waterfall!

Rock formation Area: Preparing the area with well-placed rocks makes all the difference when it comes to designing a well-build fountain. Rocks will have to be placed in such a way that they are both above and below the water source. Water will flow over the rocks towards the pool below, or from one rock to another running over the surface before flowing into the pool. If you want the water to run under the rocks, the area around the waterfall structure must be in a slope towards the pool and all the surrounding area covered with liner. This prevents the water from finding its way outside the structure; that will drain the pool. Liner used under the pool does not necessarily need to be same as that used under the waterfall. What matters here is that it will prevent water from running under it.

Selecting Rocks and Stones: There are rocks with irregular edge that will serve as a natural passage for flowing water. They provide good effects to flowing water but only few are convinced to use them. River stones that are flat are already water worn and best for man-made waterfalls. But not all river flats are applicable. A good one must have a slightly concave upper surface that slopes downward to the front and downward slanting face at an angle and a little convex bottom surface near the front edge. Water performs best on this stone as it reaches the edge, it runs down the face shortly and falls directly into the pool instead of going backward, sideward, or under it. This happens with any type of rock especially when the water flows lightly. It is best to select the right shapes and sizes for your garden waterfalls from a reputable stone yard. Natural effect of the waterfall is derived by using stones that are weathered.

Arranging of Stones: It is best to look at and observe existing natural falls or well-built man-made waterfalls in botanical gardens or photos. Position the stones taking a look at the effect after each stone is placed, putting the stones from the bottom to the top of the waterfall. The stones must appear at a level with a series of flat slabs stepping down one beneath the other, the stone beneath protruding out further than the one on the top. This is the best way to do it. It is not good to see a waterfall that seems to be leaning forward because of too much slope to the rocks to ensure a good flow into the pond. Larger boulders added to the sides of the waterfall serve as support and help control spillways of the water. Smaller rocks are always a part of a natural waterfall; arrange smaller round rocks of different sizes at the sides of the larger boulders to cover the spaces and your construction is complete.

Managing Size and Flow: The size of both the waterfall and the pond must be in proportion with each other. The amount of water that flows out into the pool should be in proportion with the size of the pool. If a lot of water is flowing into a small pool, it would look disproportionate. However, a large pond with a small stream of water is acceptable. By nature ponds are formed by small streams of water continuously flowing over a long period.

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This article is directed to those people who are considering building a liner pond and to those who already have one.

For thirty years I have been designing and constructing waterfalls and ponds the professional way, using 3500 psi concrete reinforced with rebar and coated with an industrial grade concrete sealer. With over 1,900 projects to date, not one has cracked or leaked.

Approximately fifteen years ago, Greg Whitstock of Aquascape Company decided to capitalize on the use of rubber sheeting, a material used to cover flat roofs. He changed the name of "roof liner" to "pond liner" and built a pond in his back yard. He tells the story that he had a cement pond that continually cracked and leaked, so he pulled it out and replaced the cement with this rubber material.

To this day, he instructs his dealers and contractors to tell their prospective clients that concrete ponds crack and leak and cost more to build, and that liner ponds are warranted for twenty to thirty years. Sometimes telling a half truth is the same as telling a lie.

I have ripped out many defective concrete ponds and replaced them with properly installed concrete, constructed with rebar, not with rubber liners as Aquascape does. Why? Because the concrete ponds I replaced were poorly constructed, which is why they cracked. Some were made with mortar mix and chicken wire, or concrete without reinforcement or concrete that contained "cold joints" from pouring the concrete over a period of several days. Plus, some were made with improper proportions of cement and gravel.

If 3500 psi concrete with stealth fiber mix is used, with rebar eight to ten inches on center, it will never crack, not even from frost or freezing. On the other hand, what the liner guys will purposely fail to tell you is that the twenty-year warranty for a liner is only against factory defects. What they will not tell you is that liners are vulnerable to many different elements.

A few years ago I got a call from a client who told me they were buying a home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, and they needed me to look at a waterfall and pond that leaked. They told me that the owners had paid a pond liner company 6,000 to build this water feature. The waterfall measured ten feet wide and fifty feet high, consisting of boulders that weighed between one and five tons each. In less than two months it began leaking and got increasingly worse over the next five to six months. They called the contractor and he came out and did an investigation and pointed out the rat and gopher holes that had been burrowed out at the entrances in the outer bordering rocks. He then explained that the warranty only covered factory defects, not holes made by rodents.

My clients called another liner company to fix the leaks. Because it would be too expensive to remove all the boulders and rocks to examine the liner, they simply mixed up a sloppy batch of Thoroseal and painted around every rock in the falls. Talk about ugly! They charged the homeowner ,000 and within weeks it was leaking again. But they couldn't get the company to come back. I wonder why?

When they had told me all this, my recommendation to them was to remove all the boulders and create a concrete shell reinforced by rebar. I made the waterfall wider and taller and added a pond with a large tulip fountain at the top. I made the pond at the bottom twice as wide and doubled its length. In addition, I replaced their 2-hp pump with five 3-hp high-efficiency pumps. Plus, I added a 200-watt ultraviolet sterilizer light, a 6000-gallon pressure bead filter, fifty-six 20-watt spot and submersible lights, and an electronic Aquafill auto-level control system. All this was added for 0,000, a full ,000 less than the liner guy.

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Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond?

A In my experience of over 25 years, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water, the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish.

Q What is the ideal size for a pond?

A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also, the larger the pond, the greater the maintenance.

Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one.

A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However, if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period time, a liner would be recommended. In this case, you would have to add a thin layer of mortar between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots, ground squirrels, rats, mice, gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded, preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good!

Q What type of pond filter do you recommend?

A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have fish, and if so, how many? What size plumbing pipe is being used? This is so involved, I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground pump and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to back flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear.

Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it?

A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD, they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive, wild, pervasive taro plant, just like you are your algae. They tried to chop it down, burn it, stomp it, but to no avail. It just came back, so they eat it, and still do to this day. In fact, it's a staple like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However, if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem, but all you need to do is increase the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of rock salt to every 100 gallons of water. This will not hurt your fish; in fact, it will help to produce a healthy shine coat. However, it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will harm your fish. Apply it slowly over a week or two, and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way, but your fish will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual.

Q Should I keep salt in my pond on a regular basis?

A If you maintain a specific gravity of 1.000, your fish will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control.

Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day?

A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise, which is very relaxing and soothing, not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a neighbor complain. In fact, they all appreciate the fact that they did not have to spend the money to enjoy the sound.

Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond?

A The amount could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi, they can reach 2 feet in three years, depending on how much food and how often you feed them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also, a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at.

Q Do I really need a filter in my pond?

A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito fish and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to ´ of your pond, your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual.

Q How long do koi fish live?

A The average life span of koi in Japan is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more, such as the legendary Hanako, alleged to have lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi, American koi live a fraction of that time, usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment.

Q How can I protect my koi against predators?

A Unfortunately, most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is shallow, less than 3 feet, or has a shallow end, the raccoons, coyotes, cranes, egrets, etc. have easy access to your fish. You may think your fish are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well, you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond, luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net, or try the crane statue, scarecrow, or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However, one of my clients watched a crane land next to his crane statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water, it snatched up one of their prize koi.

A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same time, and they or the birds will not be able to reach the water.

Q I would like to have a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive?

A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill, bass, sunfish, carp, and they all survive. And guess what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then flood the rice patties and raise koi in the winter, cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However, your pond must be 4 ´ to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the bottom. Turn off the waterfall and bottom drain, draw water from the skimmer to keep the bottom still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough, you can let it freeze over. However, you need to install a horse tank heater to keep a hole open in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 ´ feet deep, take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank.

Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together?

A Yes, you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together, such as shubunkins, rudd, orfe, blue gill, mosquito fish, guppies, sunfish, bass, etc. However, only in deeper ponds where the mean temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass, sunfish and blue gill.

Q Should my pond have a bottom drain?

A First of all, a bottom drain is essential for a healthy pond. However, if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough, turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore, two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them, just as in a swimming pool. Bottom drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the bottom, keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible pump or pulling the water from a skimmer, water is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases.

Q My pond water is very clear, but my fish are dying. What is wrong?

A Drinking water might taste good, smell good, and look clear. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless, odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a test kit form a pond store and check your water regularly. Nitrates, nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can, at high levels, be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break down the fishes' immune system.

Q What type of filter do you recommend?

A For any pond over 1000 gallons, I recommend a pressurized biological bead filter that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity flow filters require regular cleaning, which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky, putrid fish waste and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens, media, scrubbers, etc., you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs.

It cost pennies on the dollar to make, yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the price for the filter and in the time it takes to maintain it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized filter, it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. The waste water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine, that brown, colored, stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T.M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as well now as they day it was installed. Happy, happy fish!

Q How much does an average pond cost?

A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet, and depending on who is installing it, could cost between ,500 and ,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures, gophers, and rats, etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the average cost only 20% more than liner ponds.

Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do?

A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae), which does not directly hurt the fish. However, algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately, it uses up oxygen at night. In addition, it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the salt content or install an ultraviolet light, which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky.

Q I heard that UV light will also kill the beneficial bacteria. Is that true?

A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria, nitrobacter, etc., reside in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are, and as they pass through the UV light, they are eradicated.

Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond?

A With no hesitation, YES! Most definitely. First of all, waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air, it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must!

Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true?

A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond will, but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal., it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Also, by mixing thinset with the mortar used between the rocks will also prevent leaching. There is a specific formula for this.
Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and mortar?

A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place, preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding, as with a liner waterfall. Trust me, some day, some adventurous child will climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making.

Happy koi, peace & joy.

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Spill Fountains are constructed in such a way that water simply follows gravity. They are perfect for small spaces because of the little over-spray.

A simple spill fountain is made of two main components: A spout and a watertight container of your choice. A small submersible pump is placed on the bottom of the container and sends water via tubing to the spout, where it is spilled out. Some fountains are designed so that the water cascades from one basin onto the next until it gets re-circulated by the pump back to the spout.

No matter what type of fountain design you choose, you would need a hole in its bottom. This can be easily done via a drilling machine. Adding a statue to the fountain adds special effects to it. A Buddha statue, or a fish and frog figurine makes a perfect ornament for your fountain. These kind of figurines may be placed on the edge of the fountain to add a little flare to your design.

An effect of tiny waterfall may be created by letting the water flow from one container onto the other container. Spill pans in two and three tiered plastic or metal sets are available in garden supply stores. Spill pans may also be created simply by using your own materials. For example, using stacked geometric stones can help you create a cascading stone fountain.

Similarly, using an oil-jar as the basin, it is easy to create a jar fountain. Simply drill a hole on the base of the jar and pass a hose through that hole. Attach the hose to the pump spout and fill the jar with water. Now, simply turn on the submersible pump and enjoy the beauty of jar fountain as the trickling sounds of water relax your senses and refresh your mind.

Rain-chains is a novel concept that may be used to create a soothing water fountain. Rain-chains are hand-hammered copper cups that direct water down to the matching basin. In traditional Japanese culture, rain-chains were used as gutter downspouts.

The ideas for designing a spill fountain are limitless. It's one of the best ways to unleash your creativity and develop your imagination. Examples of the material that may be used as spill pans are canterra stone bowls,pottery jars, copper pans, bamboo spouts.

Flowing water has magical effects. The shimmering sounds of the pool, fountains, and waterfalls are refreshing and calming for your mind and body.

Spill Fountains - How to Design Compact Spill Fountains For Your Home Or Garden

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