![]() ![]() Eventually they got used to their surroundings and felt safer leaving the cave. The fish did not come out with people around for the first month. Two large flagstone pieces were used to help make a fish cave to help protect the fish from predators. The liner is attached to the front of the Biofalls with a special connection. The liner will be trimmed later, but it is left high to allow for a little settling. Extra liner is left along the edges at this time to help prevent water escaping over the top. The underlayment and liner are installed in the stream and the waterfalls constructed. The pond is rocked in on the bottom and sides. The plumbing is completed between the Biofalls filter and the skimmer. The stream is also dug out and the Biofalls filter can be seen dug in at the top of the stream. one piece EPDM liner is installed over the underlayment it easily conforms to the shape of the cut out. ![]() The skimmer is dug in and placed at the proper level (under the liner in the lower right).Ī 45 mil. This helps protect the liner and also helps the soil to release any gases from under the liner. It is the darker gray fabric seen seen at the top of this and the next couple of photos. Underlayment is installed before the liner. A few shelves were built in for different levels in the pond to facilitate different pond plants White square at the lower right of the pond area is for the skimmer. Pond and stream outlined with white spray paint. The completed patio with a curve built into the corner to allow for the pond in tight to the patio.īefore shot of the pond with the wall and completed patio. The view of the patio, pond, and wall area from above. ![]() The blacktop must be removed from the patio and pond area. The wall completed, and the patio roughly outlined in white. Tumbled flagstone wall installed on two levels to make a seat around the patio with the top level used as a seat back. The hill will allow for more waterfalls, but a waterfall can be constructed in a level back yard by using the soil excavated for the pond to make the hill for the waterfall.Ĭonstruction of the wall. The placement for the patio and wall is outlined with white paint.īefore photo. This is actually a nice situation for viewing the pond and waterfalls from the house. There are more photos of the pond construction on the Ponds & Water Features page of this website and on the Pond Construction Album of our Facebook Pageīefore photo of the grass hill sloping towards the house. You are welcome to make an appointment to see it and other features in our Display Garden. ![]() These photos show many facets of our work besides the pond including the patio, walls, steps, landscaping and landscape design, landscape lighting, and also the importance of the view from inside. This pond was constructed at our office here in Newtown Square in April of 2011 the wall and patio in the fall of 2010. A small stream of water is like a magnet to the birds on a hot summers day and the sound of a small waterfall or fountain can be very relaxing.Įcosystem Pond with Waterfalls and Stream- Newtown Square, Delaware County, PA 19073 If low maintenance is your main goal a pondless waterfall might be just the thing. A small pond can add another element to your enjoyment of your outdoor living space. Water features introduce many interesting elements to your garden including the sound of running water, and different habitats in and around the water for many different types of plants, fish and frogs. ![]()
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