Building a waterfall garden part 2
To insure the stability of the flagstone forming the waterfall, large and very stable rocks should be used for support. Building from the bottom up, place rocks under the flagstone as though you were building a rock retaining wall. Carefully stand on the front of the flagstone to test its stability. Your water feature is not a toy, standing on it is not recommended.
Now that the waterfall is almost completed, you need to foam or mortar in a rock on each side of the flagstone to ensure that the water is directed down the middle of the waterfall instead of around the edges. Before you add all of the remaining stones to cover the liner, fill the pond with water and start the pump. As the pond starts to fill, look along both edges, the entire length of the stream, for any water flowing out. If the water is leaking out the side or is close to the top, add soil under the liner so the edge of the stream is 2" to 4" above the water flowing down the stream. Make sure each waterfall is full and meets your expectations. Don’t forget to buy your plants to enhance your new waterfall and stream. Landscaping will make or break your custom outdoor water feature.
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