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Pond Waterfalls

by Michael O'Brien

Pond Waterfalls are nice, but it's important to be aware of a few things. Waterfalls have many important benefits, but can offer some pitfalls for a pond as well. The right balance of function and form are always best to maintain when building a waterfall.

Benefits of Pond Waterfalls

First, let's look at what is good about a waterfall. Besides looking nice and adding a tranquil sound to a pond, they act as a natural filter and water purifier. The circulation of water through the pump and back down over the rocks into the pond not only helps clean water, but oxygenates it too for the fish and plants.

The thing to be careful of is the height of pond waterfalls. A gently slanted slope no more than a couple of feet high is all you need. This will not only look better in a flat backyard, allowing a waterfall to blend better with the landscape, but is also better for the fish and plants.

Keep it Peaceful

The object when building and maintaining a pond is to keep the water as still and peaceful as possible. Waterfalls are OK, as long as the water falling into the pond is gentle. A torrential current will hurt plants and disturb fish. Be careful, and remember to keep it modest when it comes to waterfalls. Smaller ones look and sound just as nice, and are better for the health of a pond.

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