Make a Backyard Waterfall Without a Pond
Backyard pondless waterfalls are a great addition to a point of interest in your backyard. These waterfalls do not differ much to a regular waterfall and pond except that no surface area of water is exposed compared to what you normally see. Rather, the water is pooled in a storage basin underground, which is why you can’t see it. The water will still circulate again to the waterfall just like the normal pond waterfall system. The thing is, you can still enjoy the sight and sound of running water but you don’t have any worry of having to maintain the pond unlike in the usual waterfall and pond system.
The pondless waterfall includes both waterfalls and streams of water, but another great feature is that homeowners have the option to turn it on or off with just a push of the button. This enables the homeowner to conserve on both electricity and water when the system is turned off because they are not around to enjoy the water feature. It has this realistic, nature-like appearance that homeowners can actually feel the real sound in nature.
However, before you can set up a bondless waterfall in your backyard, there are certain things that you need to consider. You should consider how a waterfall appears in nature and design yours from what you have observed. You can check out the designs from the internet but you should also think of how your waterfall will look like and how it should resemble what you would often find naturally.
Most of the backyard pondless waterfalls are built with a straight waterfall that falls directly into a bed of gravel or a stream of water. However, this kind of setup will look more “man-made” and the waterfall becomes both unattractive and unimpressive. You can always check online images to make a comparison and you will have an idea of how it should naturally look in your backyard.
However, there is a way for you to create a great concept an build a waterfall that will actually look more natural. The best thing you can do is to add a finishing in your waterfall or stream by adding a small pool where the flowing water can gather. It doesn’t need to be very deep just like the normal pool. You can have a maximum of two to three inches deep pool that will be enough to cover the gravel while creating an effect of a little mystery as to where the water goes.
You can also achieve a more natural system by adding the native elements of the environment. You can have a log where the water discharges because moss can grow in it over time. You can also add plants near the edge of the system for a blending effect of nature. Choose different sizes and shapes of rocks and put them around the waterfall to increase the visual interest while having a more dynamic waterscape.
Don’t forget what you can benefit from a backyard waterfall system without a pond. It is way safer because you can even leave small children without worrying that they will fall into the system. Maintenance is way easier and the total cost is lesser compared to having a pond. Even though you have little space in your backyard, you can still install the system and enjoy a beautiful waterfall. Just make sure that water and electricity are available nearby.