It’s time for another project. This time, it’s a fish pond and waterfall. Before starting to dig, I did a lot of research on fish ponds, koi ponds, pond filters and waterfalls. There is a lot of good advice and direction out on the internet so I was able to get a pretty solid plan in place.
Since this is a pretty big deal, it’s important that I plan it out correctly before beginning. Of course, there are going to be changes to the plan along the way, but with some proper planning, I can reduce how many changes occur and how drastic those changes are. The first part of planning is to answer my favorite question; Why build a pond and waterfall?
When I purchased the house, the pool pump and filter were nicely concealed behind a tree, a railroad tie wall and a rats nest of vine (I think it’s called bear claw). The tree had to go because it did nothing for me and cost about $50 a year to maintain. The railroad tie wall had to go because it was ugly. And the vines had to go because the root structure is invasive and the vines will kill anything in it’s path. Having ripped all that out, I then moved the sand filter and PVC piping to a more consolidated position. Now, with a lot more space in that corner of my lot, I have a very unsightly view of the pool equipment.
This part of my yard is a focal point, not only from the patio and the yard, but also from the kitchen. The pump is even visible through a window when approaching the front door. Needless to say, pool equipment is not really the sight I want from these vantage points. So I want a waterfall to conceal the unsightly pool equipment.
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