A BACKYARD GARDEN WATERFALL POND
A BACKYARD GARDEN WATERFALL POND
Water gardens and garden waterfall ponds are for butterflies, frogs, birds, , you, and the whole family. These garden waterfalls may be small, may even be no larger than 3 to 4 feet in diameter. These may be built in patio containers and barrels. Drawing wildlife in your backyard may be done by adding water gardens and garden waterfalls. These will not only provide enjoyment and interest but also a natural and relaxing environment as well.
A garden waterfall pond in your backyard may become the focal point of your backyard conversation. So spice it up with this tips and techniques.
Where to Put Up a Garden Waterfall Pond
Place your garden waterfall in a place where you can best view it from, whether from a deck or the patio. Make it coincide with the natural surroundings. Do not place the garden waterfall where the sun can overheat it. Nestle it in a shaded place but not under the trees.
Landscaping
It is best to slightly elevate the soil surrounding the garden waterfall so that excess water will not enter into it. Plan the drainage system of the garden waterfall, making sure that it draws the water away from your house.
Landscaping the surroundings around your garden waterfall will provide a natural dwelling place for birds and frogs that need water and land. Make sure that electricity is available if you plan to use lights, filters, or a water re-circulating device.
Do not place the garden waterfall under the trees to avoid fallen leaves into the garden waterfall. This technique will also provide less maintenance to the garden waterfall. Expose the garden waterfall to sufficient sunlight only since some aquatic plats grow well in full sun and others do not.
Using Pond Liners
Pond liners are used to keep water from leaking into the soil. It is almost always necessary for garden waterfalls even if it they are situated in clay soils. Pond liners come in different shapes and sizes. They even include built in waterfalls or any design based on your preferences. They are durable and convenient.
Consider a polyvinyl chloride liner (PVC liner) in building larger garden waterfalls. In determining the size of the PVC, you have to know the maximum length, width, and depth of the garden waterfall. After which, multiply the maximum depth by 3. Add the answer to the width and the length. Now you have enough PVC to securely hold down the garden waterfall edges.
Pond liners come in different thickness as well. The thicker the garden waterfall liner, the more resistant it is to punctures. Cement may be considered an optional pool liner. However, it requires more expertise to install and it may cost more than the regular plastic garden waterfall liner.
However, considering that many garden waterfalls are quite small, other plastics may be used. It may be cheaper but many may break down easily once prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light happens. Some plastics also may prove to be toxic to .
Garden Waterfall Pond Installation
Time your garden waterfall building when the ground is not overly wet or frozen. Dig the hole according to the right depth and place (and secure) the garden waterfall liner. Then landscape the garden waterfall surroundings. Remove any rocks from the surrounding area. Add water, plants, and a pump. Let the garden waterfall sit for a few days before adding plants and . Let the plants settle for at least one week before placing the .
Then sit back and enjoy your backyard garden waterfall pond!