Pond Fountain Info

22. How do we hide the liner around the edge?

When we excavate the pond hole, the next thing is to cut a step around the entire pond. This step should be about a foot wide and about 3 inches deep. If you like, you can add dirt around the perimeter to make the 3-inch rise. The final product should look like a backsplash on the kitchen counter. The line will go on the step and over the backsplash. When we place rocks on the ledge and have the water level about 1.5” above the shelf, all the rocks will have their feet wet and none of the liner is visible above the water level. Be sure to include in you square footage when you dig the hole. It is a lot easier to dig more than to replace the dirt.

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Jim Wilder

CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATION

21. What do I do with the dirt I dig out of the hole? Can I use it for the waterfall?

You may be able to use the dirt for the waterfall but take care. One of the things most pond instructions don’t say is that if you want to use the dirt for the waterfall it needs to be well compacted as you place it for the waterfall. No, you cannot throw all the dirt in a pile and then compact it. You need to put the dirt in shallow lifts (layers) of 2-3 inches and compact it before you cover it. Big road equipment usually only work with lifts of 6” to ensure compaction.

If you don’t compact the dirt, it will settle naturally over time and you may find the water running backwards or sideways out of the waterfall

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Jim Wilder

20. My husband and I have been having a discussion as to the difference between a waterfall and a creek bed. Can you help?


This sounds like a job for Dear Abby. Since you didn’t tell me who was taking what position I will venture to wade into the mire.

It is my understanding that to a waterfall the water must leave the surface of the rock and free-fall. In a creek bed or cascade, the water may tumble but does not leave the surface of the rock.

I’m glad you asked this question for I feel the word waterfall is used inaccurately in many cases where we have, in fact, a cascade.

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Thank you!

Jim Wilder