jeudi 13 juin 2019

How To Install A Pondless Waterfall Kit

By Ronald Patterson


One of the best ways to really bring your yard to life is to create a water object such as a pond, stream or other types of display. By installing a pondless waterfall kit, you can easily create such a display and create one of the most beautiful decorations. You will have the joy of flowing water created to look like a natural habitat. It takes time and planning but is absolutely worth it.

Start the project by deciding where you want it. With this design, you want to include the entire flow so you can plan correctly and have a gravity fed stream. After having the utility company mark any lines, you should use bright spray paint to mark the bottom, where the pump will sit. Also, mark or get an idea of where the top of the fall will be and mark it as well.

When you dig, there are several things that need to be done just right. First, the reservoir needs to sit below the stream path. You will want to dig 18 to 24 inches deep and in a large square or circle. Then you will need to dig a deeper hole to place the pump vault. This needs to be the lowest point of the reservoir in order for all the water to be recirculated. Save the dirt to use for fill and covering the pipe and lining.

The lining should be installed next. Place it in the reservoir. It is suggested that you use more than one layer to make sure it doesn't get punctured and leak water into the ground. With the middle hole deeper, place the vault and install the pump in the vault.

Attach the flex hose to the pump and run it uphill. If you want to dig a trench to bury the hose, you may at this point, but you should have enough dirt to bury it without a trench. It is best to keep it uncovered until the last step. This hose will be hooked up to the spillway to create the water flow.

You need to use large gravel to fill in the reservoir and then larger rocks to begin building the stream. These will be placed in various intervals along the rubber liner. The entire stream and system should be on top of the liner so you don't lose the water along the way. It will also keep the yard from being washed out. You are basically building a self-contained system.

The path should be lined with the larger boulders. As this is done, the stream will follow the path to the reservoir. When the boulders are in place, you can use peat gravel and other rocks to create the scene. Before you are done, attach the pump and fill the stream with water to make sure everything is flowing where it needs to go. You may have to make adjustments to keep water in the system and out of the yard.

When set, start filing in around the stream and use the dirt to cover the flex tubing. The dirt can also be used to cover the extra lining that will be around the entire system. With a few inches of dirt, you can plant flowers or other objects to help create a more natural looking system. Larger rocks make the scene look more natural than filling in the stream with tiny pebbles. Using various sizes will help with the looks.




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