Landscaping your yard or garden with a pond waterfall can add great value to your property. Let’s look at some of the reasons you must invest in a pond waterfall for your property.
- Adds aesthetic value to the property
- Engages the visual senses
- Offers a calming and soothing sound of running water
- Moving water prevents breeding of mosquitoes in the pond and adds oxygen to the pond
Constructing a pond waterfall can be a long and complex procedure. You may wish to construct one on your own or call professional experts like Natural Waterfalls and Landscaping to construct the most exquisite and eye-catching pond waterfall.
There are certain factors that you must consider before you invest in the construction of a pond waterfall on your property. Here are a few tips for creating a pond waterfall.
Consider The Natural Topography Of The Land
Before you set out to construct your water body, you must be well aware of the topography and contour of the land. The elevation, slope and depth of excavation must all be taken into account before the construction process begins. You definitely don’t want to be left in the lurch halfway through the construction work. Therefore, it is necessary to consider all these factors before you begin your work.
Dimensions
The pond dimensions is another important factor that must be considered before creating a pond waterfall. A very small pond may look insignificant and may not be worth the effort. While on the other hand, a pond that is too big may not aesthetically blend with the surroundings. Finding the perfect dimension for your pond waterfall is the key to creating the perfect visual grandeur.
Style
The dimensions of the pond go hand in hand with the type or style of your pond waterfall. You may want to choose a style that blends with the building architecture.
Materials
An important tip for creating a pond waterfall is to select the materials required. Once you have picked out the perfect location and dimensions of your pond, gather all the materials required for the construction. You may use a blend of artificial as well as natural features like rocks and pebbles for the construction.
Water pump
One of the most important parts of constructing a pond waterfall is to select the right water pump for your water body. Select a water pump that is powerful enough for your water feature.
Lighting And Ornamental Decoration
Nothing makes a pond waterfall look more attractive than perfect lighting. While designing your pond waterfall remember to select waterproof LED lighting fixtures for lighting underwater. You can choose white light or warm yellow lights depending on the building and surroundings.
Choose appropriate ornamental decorations like statues or tall plants and grass.
Aquatic Pond Animals
This will probably be the last errand to complete before your pond waterfall is ready. It is advisable to do thorough research on the type of pond animals you wish to put in your pond. Be aware of large birds swooping down to catch their meal from your pond. At Natural Waterfalls and Landscaping we offer expert advice and services on pond waterfalls construction and maintenance.
Keep Your Pond Safe And Secure
Last but not the least make certain that your pond waterfall is safe for children and adults. You never know who you may attract with your beautiful and newly constructed pond waterfall. Always secure the perimeter of the pond waterfall to be on the safer side
