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Aquascape Inc.
Aquascape Inc. Professional Saint Charles, IL on Jul 05, 2012
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Pondless Waterfalls for the Landscape

A pondless waterfall is a waterfall without the pond. You still get the wonderful sight and sound of running water in your garden without having a pond. Pondless waterfalls can be tucked into a small corner of the garden, or they can stretch across the yard. No space is too big or too small!

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    A small waterfall adds beauty to an unused corner of the yard.
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    A melodic waterfall greets visitors to the entrance of this suburban home.
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    A cascading waterfall draws visitors to the front door of this gracious home.
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    In the backyard, a pondless waterfall is turned into a twisting, turning stream.
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    Who doesn't want the sound of refreshing water in the yard?
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    A large pondless waterfall fills the space of an expansive backyard ... which means less grass to mow!

To see more: http://www.aquascapeinc.com/pondlesswaterfalls.

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  • Judy B Bennington, NE
    Thank you Sherrie S for your advice, appreciate it.
    on Jul 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Serendipity R Clarendon Hills, IL
    Beautiful!
    on Jul 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Sherrie S Debary, FL
    Judy B, I only made one mistake and that was having the pondless run too deep. It was about 1' deep and was tooooooo much work to clean. Other than that it was lovely. 8 years later I replaced it with a waterfall feature that is easy to clean.
    on Jul 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Lili P Marshall, IL
    always been my favorite! safer around little ones too
    on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 1
  • Jan P Windsor, CT
    Photo #2 is sort of the area that I have available - this will be a DIY project....can't wait to start!!
    on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 2
  • Sherrie S Debary, FL
    Let me warn anyone thinking about pondless waterfalls or a pond. Once you start you will find you want more. On the other hand, ponds or pondless waterfalls are really wonderful.
    on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 3
  • Jeff C Broadview Heights, OH
    This looks awesome but my question is, at what expense comes this beauty? It certainly doesn't look cheap and by cheap, I mean less than 1-2 grand.
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • Aquascape Inc. Saint Charles, IL
    Jeff C, you can buy a Pondless Waterfall kit for around $800. The kit has everything you need, except for the rock and water. http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tpo/page_2....
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 0
  • Karol Singleton
    I bought for our 5th anniverary a waterfall/ electricv just recycled its own water, When we moved to Fla we put it outside.. over a aqua ponid.. recycled the water from the pond over the waterfall and back in.. its been there now for 29 yrs. Everyone loves it, including the koi we keep in there!
    on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 2
  • Alexis W East Brunswick, NJ
    Sherrie that is exactly true,,I want more and more--but it is so much fun
    on Jul 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Wendy B Murphy, NC
    The cost is not really in the kits, or if you read several sites, you can buy things and DIY...the cost IS in the rock! Just being honest! We just had the ground made ready and my poor hubby got called away for 2 weeks. So here we sit, staring at 2 giant holes in the ground awaiting ponds... huge pile of stone at the end of the drive, begging to be placed where it should fit perfectly. Waiting is even harder than the work to make this all happen!
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Sherrie S Debary, FL
    Oh yes Wendy B the rock is very, very expensive here in Florida.
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Jan P Windsor, CT
    I am too lucky - my son has 100+ acres - loaded with beautiful rocks!! All I have to do is go and get them!
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 6
  • Aquascape Inc. Saint Charles, IL
    Wendy B, hope you don't have to wait too much longer!
    on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 2
  • Wendy B Murphy, NC
    dry rock bed is started...hubby working out of state... ponds are still on hold!
    on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Wendy B.: Bummer!
    on Aug 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Gina M
    Jan P, is there any way I can marry into the family? :)
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 3
  • Jan P Windsor, CT
    Sorry - have 3 sons - and they are all married...lol!!!
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • TJB-INC Landscape Contrac... Hamden, CT
    If you are looking for a Certified Aquascape Contractor in southern New England area, please contact TJB-INC @ 203-288-3711 or go to www.TJB-INC.com, We design, install, renovate, maintain, & repair ponds throughout Connecticut. Aquascape Brand Pond Supplies are available @ www.ShopTJB.com
    on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • Wendy B Murphy, NC
    Hubby finally got the waterfall and ponds in...now it's the finishing touches, rock here, boulder there...finish the edges of the long rock bed down the side so it blends in...sigh, is this a never ending job or what? Okay, real question. We have a tiny leak where the 2" flexi corrugated pipe won't quite snug all the way up onto spiked connector causing! About killed ourselves trying. ANY suggestions on how to make it work out just right?
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Wendy B Murphy, NC
    hmmm me thinks that the little margarita before typing that question was a bit of a problem...I'll try it again...type slower and hope the brain and thought mesh up...rather like I want the fittings to...lol! 2" flexi corrutgated pipe won't quite fit all the way up onto the spiked connector...any suggestions on how to slide it up more and make it fit?
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Wendy, on one of the pondless waterfall posts, there was a link for a "how to" install. They showed applying a bead of silicone on the neck of the corrugated black hose before joining it to the filter box. If it will work there, it should work where you're having an issue. Just remember, if you're going to have fish, the silicone must be the type that is safe for them.
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Wendy B Murphy, NC
    no plants in yet as it just completed...still have a bit of re-arranging on stones etc...as poor hubby is off to another job hundreds of miles away! I will post pictures later on today though! Things are coming together at last! When is it my turn to win the lottery again???
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
  • TJB-INC Landscape Contrac... Hamden, CT
    Wendy, was the hose that you used Flexible hose (glued connectors) or Kink-free (barbed connectors)? This makes a difference when it comes to repairing the connection.

    If it is flexible, you will have to cut the hose close to the connection and un-thread the connector. You will have to re-install with a new one. Make sure to use some silicone on the threads as you thread the new connector into the waterfall unit. Once the connector is snug, then you can ...»

    glue the flexible pipe into the connector.

    If the pipe is Kink-Free, add some heat to the hose where it meets the barbed connector. Remove the hose clamp. Then try to remove the hose from the connector by pulling and twisting. Once the hose is free from the connector, unscrew the connector from the waterfall unit. Add some silicone to the threads and re-install the barbed connector into the waterfall unit. Now force the Kink-Free hose over the barbs and push it as far on to the barbs as you can. Then add the hose clamp to the center of the barbed area around the hose. Tighten with a screwdriver or 5/16" Hex Driver until tight. You will now have a water tight connection.

    As far as the silicone goes, since you are building a pondless with no fish, you can use any brand of silicone that you can purchase locally. IE: GE Silicone ll Window & Door, Aquascape Silicone, Etc.

    on Sep 04, 2012 · Like 4
  • Wendy B Murphy, NC
    TJB-INC Landscape...it is the last one you described...and we are not actually having a pondless, we will have fish but are aware that we have to be careful about the silicone. Thank you for your advice! We didn't use silicone the first time, it didn't say we needed any. Guess that is why people hire the pro's!
    on Sep 05, 2012 · Like 2

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