How Do You Build A Waterfall Rock Garden?
Dry rock gardens typically feature diminutive alpine plants that require little water. Add a water feature, and the type of flora changes dramatically. With the addition of a waterfall comes a variety of marginal, water-loving plants such as water irises and lobelia. Waterfalls increase a garden’s humidity and provide a refreshing atmosphere. Choose a site that makes use of natural depressions and inclines. Using natural terrain features as a guide will lessen the amount of manual labor you need to sculpt the watercourse and will also provide a more stable waterway. Outline the design plan of your watercourse with stakes. Dig a hole to form the base pool or reservoir. This pool will be the lowest level of the waterfall and should be deep enough to hold a submersible pump 2 feet below the water line. Excavate the next pool at a slightly higher elevation from the base. Repeat this process until you have achieved the desired height of your waterfall. Remove debris from the watercourse and
