@lazyboyinc If you are building a waterfall into a pond you will want to consider a biological waterfall filter. If you are building a disappearing waterfall then you can purchase a simple waterfall spillway. Give me more details as to what your plans are and I will gladly help you spec out the equipment you need. Google "The Pond Digger" and you will find our url. We can't post website links here in the comments.
@bordens47 Hey there, You could easily spend 2,500.00 to 4,000.00 on your equipment for this project depending on the quality of components, number of underwater lights, and other accessories. Where are you located? We are hosting a Waterfall Construction Seminar at our place here in California in just a couple weeks.
@sirmixalot135678 Sometimes we use one giant piece of liner and other times we will use a second liner just for the waterfall. If liners overlap vertically (like up a set of stairs) by 6" to 12" then you don't have to seam the liners together.
@LakefieldWaterGarden Part 2 will be up in the very near future. We have had our focus on other parts of the business so we have lagged on getting new videos up. Sorry for the delay. The video is complete and edited just need to put the final touches on it.
We did install underlayment on the pond walls and floor. On occasion we don't use underlayment on streams but we always use underlayment below and above liner when installing large boulders.
I wish I had watched your videos when we first put my parents koi pond together. Trying to rebuild right now using existing pond. But it's still attached to the filters so i can't pull up the whole liner making it a bit difficult. These videos are great, wish i had the money to hire a company to come in and do this right. It doesn't look super professional but good enough for homemade
@alks1123 Yes you can certainly keep koi in aquariums indoors. The thing is koi look best when you are viewing them from above. Another thing to consider is, each koi should have a couple of hundred gallons of water! So plan on a BIG AQUARIUM!
@helicrashpro Part 2 will be up in the near future. We have had our focus on other parts of the business so we have lagged on getting new videos up. Sorry for the delay. The video is complete and edited just need to put the final touches on it.
@Frenzy11297 Many ponds are built with concrete. It's not my preferred method of pond construction but done right it can be a long term joy. Building your pond from concrete will take a bit more time to build and you will need to cure the concrete carefully to make the water safe for your fish. Best of luck to you young man!
@TheBoaConstrictor95 I'd love to help you with the life support design for your pond. I will need to understand your goals and expectations of the pond and your budget in order to guide you along the way.
@Smokie1969 Thanks for the comment. Part 2 is basically complete except for some final glamor shots of the feature with some semi-mature landscape. We are currently focusing our energy on some updates to our website and then we will refocus our energy on video. Part 2 will be FIRST on our list to finalize. Thanks for your patience.
@sirmixalot135678 There must have been a glitch with TH-cam on the like counter. Wish I could control a hundred likes overnight. :) We just work hard to put out content that pond lovers will genuinely like and then we sit back and wait. Thanks for your support.
Just a head up. There is a How to Build a Waterfall Part 3 too. We have another full video (part 2) covering tips and tricks for all the youtube waterfall builders before you get to see the final waterfall running. It's all about education, information and inspiration so stay tuned. The Pond Digger
There's a lot to consider when building a pond where you'll be swimming. Consider large bog filtration and UV filtration on top of your other plans for filtration. Heavy aeration, easy access via large boulders or dock. No submersible pumps! Use external pumps to remove the electricity from the water. Using low voltage lighting is fine but you don't want a 110 volt pump to short out while swimming.
Yes it is possible to have a successful pond without underlayment. It really depends on your soil and the surrounding landscape. We use the fabric under the main body of the pond always because of the extreme weight of the water. On waterfalls and streams depending on the size of the materials we are using we occasionally won't use the fabric.
@pastapill Glad to hear our waterfall construction video made a difference for you. That's what it's all about! Take you time, there's no rush! The waterfall is the major focal point of your water feature so give it a major effort to set it off and make it amazing!
We always use underlayment on under the pond liner. On small waterfalls and streams in good soil conditions it isn't mandatory. It's the pressure and weight of all the water in the pond that make it so important in the pond to have the underlayment below liner to protect. In many cases we use underlayment under the liner and ON TOP of the liner for added protection. Happy Pondering.
@shangreer @shangreer Part 2 is so close, yet so far! We are in the peak of our construction season so time is limited. We are working on a large waterfall project in Palm Desert and we are working at the LA ZOO at the same time. Hopefully you will be building many more waterfalls in years to come. So PART 2 will serve you one day my friend. Thanks for watching!
@myswtsins Thanks for the comment. Part 2 is basically complete except for some final glamor shots of the feature with some semi-mature landscape. We are currently focusing our energy on some updates to our website and then we will refocus our energy on video. Part 2 will be FIRST on our list to finalize. Thanks for your patience.
The waterfall in this video is approximately 2 to 2 1/2 feet above water level. I would say 1m is the tallest I would suggest on the pond size you are looking to build. Shorter would make more sense.
For sure! There are actually preformed waterfalls you can add to your preform. That is likely the easiest solution for you but you could certainly build a waterfall out of liner and natural stone! Sounds like a potential video!!!
We will work on a stream construction video in the future per your request. It may be a while but rest assured we will get to it. Thanks for watching and rating the video. How to build a waterfall Part 2 will be uploaded soon. Stay tuned. The Pond Digger
The black pebble in the bottom of the pond is a great look when complete. The dark color helps the bottom of the pond disappear and gives great contrast to the fish. The rock in the pond takes on a green tone once the eco-system becomes established so the black pebble matches nicely. We don't use slate in all our waterfalls however a large percentage of people prefer the look of slate in their waterfall so that is why we choose to highlight it in this video. No rain in LA, I was reading emails.
@shangreer Part 2 is so close, yet so far! We are in the peak of our construction season so time is limited. We are working on a large waterfall project in Palm Desert and we are working at the LA ZOO at the same time. Hopefully you will be building many more waterfalls in years to come. So PART 2 will serve you one day my friend. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the feedback on our waterfall construction video. We appreciate the comments. How to build a waterfall part 2 will be uploaded shortly so stay tuned. The Pond Digger
Thanks for checking in on me PondGURU. I'm pleased that you take time out to watch our videos. I'd love the opportunity to build a waterfall with you one day. Especially one of your signature waterfalls with water flowing out of the arched rock work. The Pond Digger
How did you stabilize the slope under the liner? I have a sloped back yard with a vertical dirt bank that I want to build a waterfall feature but I don't want the soil to erode under the liner.
Great to hear we have inspired you! If bears are prevalent in your area and you are backed up to the woods there is a strong possibility you could find a bear bathing under your waterfall. That being said the bears aren't going to be destructive because they want to tear apart the falls! The simple fact that a bear can weigh several hundred pounds is your concern. Be sure your rock work is done well! Once the feature is complete and running smooth you may consider adding some concrete if needed.
During the build of this waterfall, all the rocks were moved with one or two guys. No machinery, just muscles. We of course used the underlayment tip to move the biggest rocks. Glad to hear you picking up tips and tricks from our pond videos! Stay tuned as How to Build a Waterfall Part 2 will be uploaded very soon. The Pond Digger
I'll do the same if I end up in your neck of the woods for what ever reason. In fact most all of the traveling I have ever done was to build a waterfall or pond. The Pond Digger
Thanks for chiming in mrwaterscaper. This water feature had some extensive filtration, external plumbing and some expensive rock for the flatwork and bridge. This project came in around 23k.
Thanks for the response. As far as quality goes, when we first load these big HD videos up to TH-cam it takes a bit of time before the video streams without the little glitches. Sometimes it takes several hours. Thanks for watching. The Pond Digger
Great video again ! One of these days I will have to get round to doing instructional vids of some of the techniques that I use to build ponds, waterfalls, streams etc. Most of my methods are different but utilise the same common principles to achieve the feature. Keep up the great work.
sure will, but i got a question, why use black pebbles in the bottom? Wouldn't a pebble that complements the rocks nicely like a grayish, pink, and white be much more appealing? Oh well your the expert, and i would never think of using slate in the waterfall, i always thought that's why they don't look natural? Oh and you replied quickly, no work? Is it raining in LA, cause it sure in here in Sacramento.
You are lucky enough to be one of that very small section of people who are doing what they truly like to do, then gain satisfaction and contentment from doing so. May your waters continue to fall where you want it to. deMontserver
Reviews of folded liners always say there are weak spots which leak where the liner was folded for shipping. What liner brand/material/thickness do you recommend?
I love your videos. I never see any videos starting at how much dirt or the construction of under the liner. Is there any way to make a video with that information. I have a waterfall dirt pile I'm working with now but kinda stuck on constructing the steps or layers. I have the large boulders in place to form the wall if you will.
First off I want to say great job on explaining the whole process and taking the time to explain the little tips... you have great insight and communication skills!! Now for my questions: I have a six foot fence that will be behind my waterfall - similar to what you have...Will l still need to build a retaining wall rather than pile dirt up against fence if I have no worries about dirt on my fence? I guess the problem there is I need to get behind waterfall, so how much room should I leave between fence and waterfall? If you wind up with too much liner or underlayment, would you ever want to cut it, or just better to fold under? I live in Minnesota so my waterfall will be 3 seasons.. anything I should consider up front in terms of which equipment I buy etc. etc...? My view from the house faces the fence - should I angle the waterfall slightly which I think is what you suggested to add character, or, should I come straight on? If I am limited by space, is it ok to have waterfall dump into small pool and then have a stream take a "hard right" to a bigger pool? Thanks again, Mike
Michael Lembeck Great questions Michael. I do recommend having some sort of retaining work on the back of the waterfall when ever possible. Since we are in So Cal with smaller properties we are forced to retain. Occasionally we will have a sloping berm behind the waterfall. We just leave enough room for maintenance and plantings. You will be cutting excess liner and underlayment. How much will depend on your edge treatment. Minnesota! I have a great pond building buddy in MN that lives in Faribault. How close are you to Faribault? You want to consider using the best equipment you can afford that allow for ease of maintenance and then do your plumbing accordingly for winterizing!!! You know I'm liking Helix Life Support!! :) You're definitely catching on!!! I would turn the waterfall at a slight angle for sure!! As far as the pool at the base of the waterfall and the hard right turn……Yes I would do it that way here in Southern California. Something to consider in MN is that small pool will certainly freeze solid. Not sure exactly if thats gonna be a problem. I'll have to ask my MN buddy his opinion. Thanks for the great questions!
Thanks!! I am about 40 miles from Faribault in Bloomington about a mile from the Mall of America. I think it was one of your photos that I want to replicate - from waterfall, it spreads a bit to the left and spreads a lot to the right - would work great for my space.. you know the photo? Should the skimmer always be perpendicular to the waterfall? Or, should it be the farthest away from the waterfall - I have not gotten to the part where you show the how the water gets circulated back to the waterfall. Thanks again! You are the waterfall pond man!! Mike
@ThePondDigger Well basically, I want to build a turtle pond. It isn't going to be very big, though. I can really explain the design, but basically I just need a good filtration system & a small but nice waterfall. My budget is pretty high. I live in Saudi Arabia so I'll have to order the supplies. What would be the best filtration system to buy?
How do you Keep a Jerk in suspense?, il tell u when i post part 2, nice , very educational, way of describing effects of water as it cascades, V Nice, would B nice to see the Finished Product , Ciao
I have 35ft across and 25ft high with a 50 degree hill in my backyard I want to use as a nice pondless waterfall, about what kinda cost in material should I be ready for? I was at least 4500gph pump maybe bigger if needed.
I'm curious do u lay out a second liner for the waterfall and if so how or is it all just 1 huge liner... my dads is small and the 1 I hope 2 do is going 2 be huge
@ThePondDigger How would i include another pond on top of it that the water go into the waterfall and then in to another pond and if so what pump should i use ?
I love your videos and would love to take on a waterfall project in my backyard. I don't have a lot of money for the rock and I have found the large character boulders are outrageously expensive at local landscaping businesses. I would like to scavenge for some of those bigger pieces but I live in Illinois where the land is pretty flat and construction sites really don't have anything I can scavenge. Do you have any suggestions on where to find large boulderlike stones?
I don't know the area in IL very well, although I have put in some pond construction hours in your area. Where there is a will, there is a way. Keep pushing and find some local resources.
+George Perez I think our koi videos are the most relaxing videos. So glad we are keeping your blood pressure low with our videos! Thanks for watching!
We have a waterfall that causes lots of problem to keep it clean. What would be the best idea to get reed of algae that builds up in side the pond .Thankyou.
If you got any good tips reg my big pond project....email me on castella@home.se to bad we got the Ataltic crossing the easy way for contact....but Im happy with your videos ...Thx again Ponddigger
Great videos. They all helped a lot. BTW: Pond Digger Drinking Game: Watch all of the videos and every time he says "Character Boulder" or "Character Stone" take a shot.
@lazyboyinc If you are building a waterfall into a pond you will want to consider a biological waterfall filter. If you are building a disappearing waterfall then you can purchase a simple waterfall spillway. Give me more details as to what your plans are and I will gladly help you spec out the equipment you need. Google "The Pond Digger" and you will find our url. We can't post website links here in the comments.
@bordens47 Hey there, You could easily spend 2,500.00 to 4,000.00 on your equipment for this project depending on the quality of components, number of underwater lights, and other accessories. Where are you located? We are hosting a Waterfall Construction Seminar at our place here in California in just a couple weeks.
@sirmixalot135678 Sometimes we use one giant piece of liner and other times we will use a second liner just for the waterfall. If liners overlap vertically (like up a set of stairs) by 6" to 12" then you don't have to seam the liners together.
@LakefieldWaterGarden Part 2 will be up in the very near future. We have had our focus on other parts of the business so we have lagged on getting new videos up. Sorry for the delay. The video is complete and edited just need to put the final touches on it.
We did install underlayment on the pond walls and floor. On occasion we don't use underlayment on streams but we always use underlayment below and above liner when installing large boulders.
@fuzzymonkey79 I need more info.... How big is the bottom pond? How big do you want the top pond? And How wide is the waterfall spillway?
I nice size pond to get into will cost you between 8 to 10k for professional installation.
@sirmixalot135678 Thank you for your feedback and support!
@sirmixalot135678 Thanks for the comment!
THANK YOU!! I hope you're learning from our videos too! That is our goal!
I wish I had watched your videos when we first put my parents koi pond together. Trying to rebuild right now using existing pond. But it's still attached to the filters so i can't pull up the whole liner making it a bit difficult. These videos are great, wish i had the money to hire a company to come in and do this right. It doesn't look super professional but good enough for homemade
@alks1123 Yes you can certainly keep koi in aquariums indoors. The thing is koi look best when you are viewing them from above. Another thing to consider is, each koi should have a couple of hundred gallons of water! So plan on a BIG AQUARIUM!
@helicrashpro Part 2 will be up in the near future. We have had our focus on other parts of the business so we have lagged on getting new videos up. Sorry for the delay. The video is complete and edited just need to put the final touches on it.
@Frenzy11297 Many ponds are built with concrete. It's not my preferred method of pond construction but done right it can be a long term joy. Building your pond from concrete will take a bit more time to build and you will need to cure the concrete carefully to make the water safe for your fish. Best of luck to you young man!
@TheBoaConstrictor95 I'd love to help you with the life support design for your pond. I will need to understand your goals and expectations of the pond and your budget in order to guide you along the way.
@Smokie1969 Thanks for the comment. Part 2 is basically complete except for some final glamor shots of the feature with some semi-mature landscape. We are currently focusing our energy on some updates to our website and then we will refocus our energy on video. Part 2 will be FIRST on our list to finalize. Thanks for your patience.
@sirmixalot135678 There must have been a glitch with TH-cam on the like counter. Wish I could control a hundred likes overnight. :) We just work hard to put out content that pond lovers will genuinely like and then we sit back and wait. Thanks for your support.
Just a head up. There is a How to Build a Waterfall Part 3 too. We have another full video (part 2) covering tips and tricks for all the youtube waterfall builders before you get to see the final waterfall running.
It's all about education, information and inspiration so stay tuned.
The Pond Digger
@AznAveDaMan We get our stone from local rock yards and rock quarries close by our projects.
Funny
@jayb941 There is a seam tape that you can use to connect your pond liner together. Be sure to use the liner tape primer for optimal performance.
You're very welcome. Thanks for the feedback!
There's a lot to consider when building a pond where you'll be swimming. Consider large bog filtration and UV filtration on top of your other plans for filtration. Heavy aeration, easy access via large boulders or dock. No submersible pumps! Use external pumps to remove the electricity from the water. Using low voltage lighting is fine but you don't want a 110 volt pump to short out while swimming.
Yes it is possible to have a successful pond without underlayment. It really depends on your soil and the surrounding landscape. We use the fabric under the main body of the pond always because of the extreme weight of the water. On waterfalls and streams depending on the size of the materials we are using we occasionally won't use the fabric.
@pastapill Glad to hear our waterfall construction video made a difference for you. That's what it's all about! Take you time, there's no rush! The waterfall is the major focal point of your water feature so give it a major effort to set it off and make it amazing!
We always use underlayment on under the pond liner. On small waterfalls and streams in good soil conditions it isn't mandatory. It's the pressure and weight of all the water in the pond that make it so important in the pond to have the underlayment below liner to protect. In many cases we use underlayment under the liner and ON TOP of the liner for added protection. Happy Pondering.
@shangreer @shangreer Part 2 is so close, yet so far! We are in the peak of our construction season so time is limited. We are working on a large waterfall project in Palm Desert and we are working at the LA ZOO at the same time. Hopefully you will be building many more waterfalls in years to come. So PART 2 will serve you one day my friend. Thanks for watching!
@myswtsins Thanks for the comment. Part 2 is basically complete except for some final glamor shots of the feature with some semi-mature landscape. We are currently focusing our energy on some updates to our website and then we will refocus our energy on video. Part 2 will be FIRST on our list to finalize. Thanks for your patience.
The waterfall in this video is approximately 2 to 2 1/2 feet above water level. I would say 1m is the tallest I would suggest on the pond size you are looking to build. Shorter would make more sense.
@notthedevilwoman Yes.....Sorry for the delay. We need to get on this. I promise sooon!
For sure! There are actually preformed waterfalls you can add to your preform. That is likely the easiest solution for you but you could certainly build a waterfall out of liner and natural stone! Sounds like a potential video!!!
We will work on a stream construction video in the future per your request. It may be a while but rest assured we will get to it.
Thanks for watching and rating the video. How to build a waterfall Part 2 will be uploaded soon. Stay tuned.
The Pond Digger
@verachion Yeah, I'm feeling lame right now because we have not uploaded Pt. 2 yet! My bad..........I'll take that hit. We deserve it.
The black pebble in the bottom of the pond is a great look when complete. The dark color helps the bottom of the pond disappear and gives great contrast to the fish. The rock in the pond takes on a green tone once the eco-system becomes established so the black pebble matches nicely. We don't use slate in all our waterfalls however a large percentage of people prefer the look of slate in their waterfall so that is why we choose to highlight it in this video. No rain in LA, I was reading emails.
@shangreer Part 2 is so close, yet so far! We are in the peak of our construction season so time is limited. We are working on a large waterfall project in Palm Desert and we are working at the LA ZOO at the same time. Hopefully you will be building many more waterfalls in years to come. So PART 2 will serve you one day my friend. Thanks for watching!
Yes this style swim pond construction is very popular in Europe.
@GypsyKing7 Ya we need to take the time to get part2 up. I apologize for the delay. We have been swamped this season.
Thanks for the feedback on our waterfall construction video. We appreciate the comments. How to build a waterfall part 2 will be uploaded shortly so stay tuned.
The Pond Digger
@Osteoporosify It's up and loaded! Check it out!!! Thanks for the feedback....
Thanks for checking in on me PondGURU. I'm pleased that you take time out to watch our videos. I'd love the opportunity to build a waterfall with you one day. Especially one of your signature waterfalls with water flowing out of the arched rock work.
The Pond Digger
How did you stabilize the slope under the liner? I have a sloped back yard with a vertical dirt bank that I want to build a waterfall feature but I don't want the soil to erode under the liner.
My question too. I wonder what this would be like in five, ten years time. I would want to build a solid foundation under that lot.
Great to hear we have inspired you! If bears are prevalent in your area and you are backed up to the woods there is a strong possibility you could find a bear bathing under your waterfall. That being said the bears aren't going to be destructive because they want to tear apart the falls! The simple fact that a bear can weigh several hundred pounds is your concern. Be sure your rock work is done well! Once the feature is complete and running smooth you may consider adding some concrete if needed.
During the build of this waterfall, all the rocks were moved with one or two guys. No machinery, just muscles. We of course used the underlayment tip to move the biggest rocks. Glad to hear you picking up tips and tricks from our pond videos!
Stay tuned as How to Build a Waterfall Part 2 will be uploaded very soon.
The Pond Digger
I'll do the same if I end up in your neck of the woods for what ever reason. In fact most all of the traveling I have ever done was to build a waterfall or pond.
The Pond Digger
We use excavators every chance we get! But sometimes we just have to man up and get ur dun the old fashion way.
@AidanM1990 Thanks for the comment! YOU ROCK!
Thanks for chiming in mrwaterscaper. This water feature had some extensive filtration, external plumbing and some expensive rock for the flatwork and bridge. This project came in around 23k.
@thefunme1 Thanks for the feedback Dawn! YOU CAN DO IT!
Thanks for the response. As far as quality goes, when we first load these big HD videos up to TH-cam it takes a bit of time before the video streams without the little glitches. Sometimes it takes several hours.
Thanks for watching.
The Pond Digger
We will have some videos on pond pumps in the future! Ponds RULE!
@IKINGHORSE I'll have to play that game! U funny!
I don't know the rock yards in Sacramento.
The Pond Digger
Great video again !
One of these days I will have to get round to doing instructional vids of some of the techniques that I use to build ponds, waterfalls, streams etc.
Most of my methods are different but utilise the same common principles to achieve the feature.
Keep up the great work.
Yes, we are really happy with the rock work in the pond as well. I have a great team of pond builders.
The Pond Digger
@IKINGHORSE Ha! Character Stone. DRINK, DRINK, DRINK!
Yeah, that would be great. If I ever come over to the U.S. I promise I'll pay you a visit and hang out on a job with you.
@baykeesie How is the project coming along?
sure will, but i got a question, why use black pebbles in the bottom? Wouldn't a pebble that complements the rocks nicely like a grayish, pink, and white be much more appealing? Oh well your the expert, and i would never think of using slate in the waterfall, i always thought that's why they don't look natural? Oh and you replied quickly, no work? Is it raining in LA, cause it sure in here in Sacramento.
amazing video*such wonderful..
You are lucky enough to be one of that very small section of people who are doing what they truly like to do, then gain satisfaction and contentment from doing so. May your waters continue to fall where you want it to. deMontserver
Thanks for the comment and the rating! I live for this!
The Pond Digger
Thanks for the feedback Katiehsu23! Rock On!
Do you know were i can get nice angular rocks here in Sacramento Ca for like $75.00/ ton? Like are there any rock yards that you really like?
Reviews of folded liners always say there are weak spots which leak where the liner was folded for shipping. What liner brand/material/thickness do you recommend?
How to build a waterfall: th-cam.com/video/4tMW-cD72C8/w-d-xo.html
I love your videos. I never see any videos starting at how much dirt or the construction of under the liner. Is there any way to make a video with that information. I have a waterfall dirt pile I'm working with now but kinda stuck on constructing the steps or layers. I have the large boulders in place to form the wall if you will.
@IKINGHORSE I'll drink to that!
Hang tough! More videos coming soon!
Hooray for HD! The one good thing You-Tube has done since.... We actually its the only good upgrade.
@AcNoLegment WOW
First off I want to say great job on explaining the whole process and taking the time to explain the little tips... you have great insight and communication skills!! Now for my questions:
I have a six foot fence that will be behind my waterfall - similar to what you have...Will l still need to build a retaining wall rather than pile dirt up against fence if I have no worries about dirt on my fence? I guess the problem there is I need to get behind waterfall, so how much room should I leave between fence and waterfall?
If you wind up with too much liner or underlayment, would you ever want to cut it, or just better to fold under?
I live in Minnesota so my waterfall will be 3 seasons.. anything I should consider up front in terms of which equipment I buy etc. etc...?
My view from the house faces the fence - should I angle the waterfall slightly which I think is what you suggested to add character, or, should I come straight on?
If I am limited by space, is it ok to have waterfall dump into small pool and then have a stream take a "hard right" to a bigger pool?
Thanks again, Mike
Michael Lembeck Great questions Michael. I do recommend having some sort of retaining work on the back of the waterfall when ever possible. Since we are in So Cal with smaller properties we are forced to retain. Occasionally we will have a sloping berm behind the waterfall. We just leave enough room for maintenance and plantings.
You will be cutting excess liner and underlayment. How much will depend on your edge treatment.
Minnesota! I have a great pond building buddy in MN that lives in Faribault. How close are you to Faribault? You want to consider using the best equipment you can afford that allow for ease of maintenance and then do your plumbing accordingly for winterizing!!! You know I'm liking Helix Life Support!! :)
You're definitely catching on!!! I would turn the waterfall at a slight angle for sure!!
As far as the pool at the base of the waterfall and the hard right turn……Yes I would do it that way here in Southern California. Something to consider in MN is that small pool will certainly freeze solid. Not sure exactly if thats gonna be a problem. I'll have to ask my MN buddy his opinion.
Thanks for the great questions!
Thanks!! I am about 40 miles from Faribault in Bloomington about a mile from the Mall of America. I think it was one of your photos that I want to replicate - from waterfall, it spreads a bit to the left and spreads a lot to the right - would work great for my space.. you know the photo? Should the skimmer always be perpendicular to the waterfall? Or, should it be the farthest away from the waterfall - I have not gotten to the part where you show the how the water gets circulated back to the waterfall. Thanks again! You are the waterfall pond man!! Mike
Don't go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the creeks that you're used to...
Think a pond heater at 25 constantly would be good for a pond year round so I can keep giant snakeheax
That sounds like a fun goal. Might I suggest putting the pond in a greenhouse with controlled climate! That would be easier to do!
Thanks!
See part 2
@ThePondDigger Well basically, I want to build a turtle pond. It isn't going to be very big, though. I can really explain the design, but basically I just need a good filtration system & a small but nice waterfall. My budget is pretty high. I live in Saudi Arabia so I'll have to order the supplies. What would be the best filtration system to buy?
Love your vids man, thanks to you I've installed my mini oasis the Right way!
First view :)
How do you Keep a Jerk in suspense?, il tell u when i post part 2, nice , very educational, way of describing effects of water as it cascades, V Nice, would B nice to see the Finished Product , Ciao
I have 35ft across and 25ft high with a 50 degree hill in my backyard I want to use as a nice pondless waterfall, about what kinda cost in material should I be ready for? I was at least 4500gph pump maybe bigger if needed.
THankS!!!
Thanks for the feedback!
I'm curious do u lay out a second liner for the waterfall and if so how or is it all just 1 huge liner... my dads is small and the 1 I hope 2 do is going 2 be huge
@ThePondDigger How would i include another pond on top of it that the water go into the waterfall and then in to another pond and if so what pump should i use ?
I'm not really having any trouble with the whole visual side, but I don't know how to make the who filtering/waterfall system. Does anyone have tips?
hi there. i would just like to ask, how do you call that black lining you used in this video? does it come in various thickness? thank you
Thank you!!!
@ThePondDigger ... three months is not exactly my version of the "very near future". Lots of people want to see Part 2!
Nice big waterfall. Good video. Thank You. I also have a DIY Garden Pond video on my channel.
You didnt seem to put any under layer. Is it possible to have a successful pond without under layer?
one person hated ur videos and thats not me ur vids helped me and ya my kois swim happliey
Strawberries AND a waterfall? Check it out:
Hydropic Strawberry Wall w/Pondless Waterfall
I love your videos and would love to take on a waterfall project in my backyard. I don't have a lot of money for the rock and I have found the large character boulders are outrageously expensive at local landscaping businesses. I would like to scavenge for some of those bigger pieces but I live in Illinois where the land is pretty flat and construction sites really don't have anything I can scavenge. Do you have any suggestions on where to find large boulderlike stones?
I don't know the area in IL very well, although I have put in some pond construction hours in your area. Where there is a will, there is a way. Keep pushing and find some local resources.
to the 101 knuckleheads that don't like this video I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR YARD,AND NOT A PHOTOSHOPPED ONE , that won't happen,Great vid bro
great job guys looks awesome I'm going to have a bash in my garden hope it turns out OK
Thanks for watching!
Your vids are calming
+George Perez I think our koi videos are the most relaxing videos. So glad we are keeping your blood pressure low with our videos! Thanks for watching!
We have a waterfall that causes lots of problem to keep it clean. What would be the best idea to get reed of algae that builds up in side the pond .Thankyou.
+Ilia B Filtration is your best long term success plan.
Great instructional video. Very Helpful "ThePondDigger"!
Thanks!
Love this look! We get more rain here than you do in CA. How would you prevent dirt from running down the hill above and getting into the pond?
There are retaining walls, yard drains and has been planted well. That was a great question!
If you got any good tips reg my big pond project....email me on castella@home.se to bad we got the Ataltic crossing the easy way for contact....but Im happy with your videos ...Thx again Ponddigger
Great videos. They all helped a lot.
BTW: Pond Digger Drinking Game: Watch all of the videos and every time he says "Character Boulder" or "Character Stone" take a shot.