Monday, July 03, 2006
52 Tips for Selecting a Pond kit, Pond Construction and Maintenance(14)
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.
For more information about Pond and Fountainp Pros, please check our website at Pond and Fountain Pros.
Thank you!
Jim Wilder
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.
For more information about Pond and Fountainp Pros, please check our website at Pond and Fountain Pros.
Thank you!
Jim Wilder
# posted by Jim Wilder @ 9:37 AM 
