A great way to change up the look of your backyard is to build a waterfall. It can make your backyard feel more luxurious and serene, transforming it into a peaceful getaway. You can also completely customize your waterfall so it can have the look you desire, and fit into the landscape of your yard. Whether you’re building a big or small waterfall, you only need a few materials.
Most importantly, you need a water pump, the rocks or other objects to create the path of the water, and some fill dirt to keep it all in place. Fill dirt can be an essential part of creating your waterfall, so be sure to reach out to a fill dirt contractor to schedule your fill dirt delivery.
Pond Waterfall
A pond waterfall is great if you already have a small pond, or are planning on building a garden pond. This waterfall is relatively simple in its structure because all your doing is having a raised area for water to fall down into your pond. To achieve this, you just have to place your pond pump at the top of where you want the waterfall to be, and it will naturally trickle down into your pond. This waterfall can be created with stones or rocks to create the appearance you desire. It’s important to make sure that any stones you place sit on a sturdy surface. This is where fill dirt comes in, as you won’t have to worry about anything that is placed on top of it shifting or sinking. You don’t want to put in all the hard work and effort into building your beautiful pond waterfall, to only have to constantly be rearranging the stones or rocks because the dirt underneath has shifted them.
Pool Waterfall
If you have a pool, you may be interested in embellishing it with a waterfall. Typically, pool waterfalls are going to be more extravagant due to their size. They tend to be a statement piece, rather than a small decoration. Building a pool waterfall is very similar to building a pond waterfall. You have to create the structure of the waterfall using stones, rocks, or other objects for the water to flow down.
This can either have multiple levels that the water can travel down or water that flows off one level straight into your pool. Because you’re likely dealing with even bigger stones, it’s even more important to use fill dirt to create this waterfall. Not only will it serve as a strong foundation, but it can also be used in between the stones to fill any gaps that are left behind when the stones are set next to each other. For the water to flow down, you have to have a water pump that works with your pool.
Stream Waterfall
A stream waterfall can be a much more subtle waterfall that moves throughout your backyard. Usually, a stream waterfall is going to be created with smaller materials such as gravel or pebbles. These are what the water flows over, and then slightly bigger rocks are used on the sides to guide the water in the direction you want it to flow. When just beginning to build your waterfall, create the path you want it to take with fill dirt. This will help you visualize exactly how the waterfall is going to fit into your backyard and you can easily make any adjustments that may be necessary. Then you create the levels of the waterfall with gravel or pebbles. A stream waterfall could be a subtle accent to your yard, or it could travel a great distance and truly give the feeling of a stream running through your yard.
Rock Waterfalls
One of the most popular types of materials to use to create waterfalls is rocks. This can include stones, pebbles, gravel, etc. Using these materials will give your waterfall the most natural appearance and make it seem like it was always apart of your yard. The rocks will also create a very peaceful sound as the water flows over them, and resemble the same sounds of a natural rocky stream. Rocks of different sizes can be used to create a unique look. Make sure that the rocks placed on a sturdy foundation of fill dirt to prevent them from shifting or sinking. Depending on how tall you build your waterfall, fill dirt can also be placed around the back to make sure the waterfall isn’t at risk of falling apart.
Object Waterfalls
Maybe you want the serene feeling of a waterfall, but you would prefer a more modern take on one. There are plenty of objects you can repurpose to use as a waterfall. Some people prefer to accentuate the repurposed item to give it a modern look. Some objects that could be used for this are birdhouses, watering cans, pots, etc. You can also use objects that are cheaper than rocks to help create your foundation for your waterfall. For example, you can use old tries to help create the different levels of the waterfall. All you have to do is cover them with fill dirt to hide their appearance, and then decorate it with stones of your choosing.
Why Fill Dirt is So Handy
Fill dirt is composed of broken down rocks, clay, and sand. This means the dirt can be tightly compacted so it won’t shift or move over time, which also means that anything you put on top of it won’t be compromised by the dirt shifting below it. Fill dirt get its name because it’s used for filling holes and creating foundations for houses or low points in the ground.
Fill dirt is taken from the ground and is found approximately six inches below the top layer, of nutrient-rich topsoil. The reason topsoil isn’t suitable for foundational purposes is that it contains organic matter. This organic matter is what makes topsoil so great for farming or gardening. However, the organic matter also makes for terrible foundations because it begins to break down over time which will cause the dirt to shift and move around. The unique composition of fill dirt is what makes it such a great material to use in the creation of your backyard waterfall. With help creating the backyard waterfall of your dreams, reach out to a certified fill dirt contractor. They will conduct a free site inspection and provide the perfect amount of fill dirt for the specific dimensions of your project.
