Backyard tranquility: Landscape with Waterfalls

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Backyard tranquility Landscape with Waterfalls
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Backyard water features are becoming more and
more popular, year after year. Who wouldnt like
the soothing aquatic sounds and the sparking
quality as the sun light reflects off the
trickling water. Big or small, birdbath or a koi
pond, there is something for everyone and making
a splash in your garden this season can be both
easy and inexpensive.Consider these questions
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How big do I want this feature to be? What type
of shape? Cost?It would be difficult to install
a waterfall feature that flows into a large pond
if you do not have the adequate space. Be honest
with your limitations and consider the space,
shape and balance before committing to a design.
Also, consider your wallet. Cost can be a big
factor when considering the type of pond you want
to build. There are many inexpensive options
ready-to-install kits found at your local home
garden center, professional landscapers and DIY
resources found online.
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Pond vs. pondless?A pond is a beautiful living
thing. An established ecosystem works with Mother
Nature to provide food, shelter and safety to the
wildlife living in its waters or around it. A
pump circulates the water to ensure adequate
oxygen levels for healthy fish and plants. A
filtration system is also needed to remove debris
and organic matter, and to maintain a stable,
biological balance in the pond. Once established,
a pond is all-natural, low maintenance and will
run year-round. However, the initial cost and
operating costs could be far greater than the
pondless option.
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A pondless waterfall works very much like a
regular pond except after the hole is dug it is
then lined with rock and gravel and filled with
water. The water is then circulated from below
the rocks by a pump and is cycled over and over.
Similar to operating an outdoor swimming pool,
the water feature will not be operational for
parts of the year. Pondless water features allow
you to have the benefits of a waterfall without
the presence of pooling water which may be a
safety concern for parents of young children and
small pet owners.
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Research online, visit gardening centers and home
and garden shows for ideas. Weather you choose to
make this a weekend project or hire a
professional team, this will surely be a
beautiful addition to any backyard.Come in and
check out our simple, no digging, pondless
backyard waterfall called Colorfalls.http//www
.toemar.ca/