Waterfalls

The wonderful sound of tumbling water or the steady trickle of gently flowing water is so easy with a garden pond. Long gone are the waterfall days of rocks and concrete, which invariably leaked. Today we are spoilt with pre formed cascades and waterfalls that are easily placed in position in a matter of minutes (or just a few) to create a natural looking waterfall. Constructed from fibreglass or resin these waterfalls are light weight and hard wearing. Simply place them in position on a sloping bank and let the water run. A few simple tips will make waterfall installation satisfactory and the overall effect great;- Position the waterfall units so they tilt forward slightly, stopping water running back under by capillary action. Position the waterfalls so the water running is seen from the prime viewing position Allow at least a 15cm (6”) drop into the pond to get the sound of water flowing. Bed each unit on very wet mortar with the water running, leave once it’s perfect, the waterfall will not move later. Place soil against the out side of the water fall and plant with spreading alpine plants In the waterfall place plants with the roots wrapped in hessian sheet, suitable plants are Oeanthe, Myosotis and Hypericum eloides