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Pondless® Waterfalls are simply a
re-circulating waterfall and/or stream without the presence of a
pond. You can enjoy the sight and sound of running water
without the maintenance of a pond.
The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature
in a water garden. If space is lacking in your yard or you have
safety concerns with a pond, go Pondless®! The name basically
explains it all. It’s a waterfall and stream, without the pond. So
why would you want a waterfall without a pond? The truth is that a
Pondless® Waterfall isn’t for everyone, but it can be a great
alternative for someone who isn’t quite sure if a pond is right for
their family.
Because there is
no pool of water, a Pondless® Waterfall is a great option if you
are concerned about safety issues associated with a traditional
pond.
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Cost
can be a big factor when considering the type of pond you want to
build. In most cases, the price of a Pondless® waterfall will be
less than a pond, because there is less labor involved, as well as
less rock and materials. Operating costs are also less. Because
you’re not dealing with an established ecosystem, it’s not
necessary to run the pump 24/7.
The small size of
the Pondless® Waterfall means you can build and enjoy a beautiful
waterfall anywhere in you yard.
Maintenance - Taking care of your Pondless® Waterfall is easy.
Filling the reservoir every few weeks to compensate for water loss
because of evaporation is all that’s required.
Perhaps the best part of the
Pondless® Waterfall is the possibility for the future. If you
change your mind later, wishing you’d build a pond, that’s ok! If
you leave enough room around the base of the waterfall, it’s easy
to add a pond onto a Pondless® Waterfall.
It might be difficult to
imagine a waterfall and stream without a pond. Where does the water
go? A Pondless® Waterfall works much like a regular pond. The hole,
deeper than a normal pond, is dug then lined with rock and gravel,
and filled with water. The water is then circulated from beneath
the rocks and gravel by a pump that sits on the bottom, inside a
Snorkel™ Vault and Centipede™ Module. A pipe runs from there up to
a BioFalls™ Filter and into an overflowing waterfall, where it
falls back into the reservoir. Since the water level never pools
above the level of the rock and gravel fill, it give the appearance
of a waterfall without a pond, when in fact, the “pond” is there
but not visible.
The Pondless® Waterfall has made many water-lovers who were
previously unable to indulge in the sweet sounds of falling water,
very happy. It’s a great alternative for those who are trying to
get their feet wet, or looking to fit a little bit of paradise into
their own backyard. In other words, when all else fails … go
Pondless®!
