Plus, uncontained splashes can make surrounding garden areas slippery, too wet for plants and unpleasant to sit in. Water loss is a concern, since any water that splashes beyond your waterfall’s catch basin can lead to high water bills and isn’t a responsible use of our potable water resources. (Hint: it’ll never be your fence.) Mistake #2: You’re making too much of a splash Finally, design a landscape where it’s possible to imagine a story about where the water came from. Next, match the size of the space to the size of the water feature. For example, pair a formal fountain with a classical or modern garden and a babbling brook with a natural woodland landscape. First, match the design of the waterfall to the design of the surrounding landscape. Your garden waterfall should feel like it belongs in the space it occupies.
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When a garden waterfall comes gushing full force out of a wooden fence or spills down from a 6’ high pile of rocks plopped in the middle of a golf-green lawn, the story just doesn’t hold water (forgive the pun). Mistake #1: The waterfall doesn’t fit in the landscapeĪ beautiful landscape tells a story. If you’d like to add water to your backyard in a way that gives you all the benefits and none of the stress, avoid these six common mistakes. When it’s planned and built poorly, however, a garden waterfall is at best a passing regret and at worst an expensive restoration project. When it’s constructed properly, a garden waterfall can turn a small city yard into an urban oasis and give a sprawling rural property a stunning focal point.
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