Ponds vs. Pondless...
The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature in your water garden. If space is lacking in your yard or you have 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 them. Perhaps you don’t live in The Villages all year round or travel frequently, then the Pondless Waterfall is right for you. They are very low maintenance and can be turned off while Ponds should be kept continuously running.
Where does the water go in a Pondless Pond?
It works much like a regular pond. A basin is dug, then a liner goes in. It’s filled with rock, gravel, and aquablox. Water is circulated by a pump that sits inside the basin within a housing unit. Plumbing brings the water up to the waterfall box where it spills over the falls or stream and runs back down into the basin. This gives the appearance of a waterfall without a pond. The “pond” is there but is basically under the ground. Pondless Waterfalls have satisfied the needs of many water-lovers who were previously unable to indulge in the soothing sounds of water. They are completely customizable so they come in many shapes and sizes to suit your needs. They now can also be integrated in the construction of our rainwater harvesting systems, see our Rain Water Conservation page on iDigPonds.com to find out more about harvesting rain water.
OK- So Maybe you do want a Pond.
Great! An ecosystem pond works with Mother Nature creating a natural, low-maintenance piece of paradise. It’s important to remember that every piece of the ecosystem puzzle must be present in order for a true ecosystem to be in place. Eliminate one of these elements and you’ve got an unbalanced ecosystem.
Your 5 Key Elements are:
1) A Circulation System 2) A Proper Filtration System 3) Fish 4) Aquatic Plants 5) Rocks, Gravel, and Bacteria.
A well built pond means a balanced pond that needs less maintenance than most landscaping.
Pond?
If you love animals & nature a Pond is for you! Ponds are ecosystems and are full of interesting life. Adults, Children & Pets all agree.
Your not into fish?
Not yet. If you like wildlife you will love your fish and even start to name them. Fish and plants go hand in hand with balancing a pond. You need both to make it work or else you should go pondless for your landscape design. Since a pond is living ecosystem it does need a little care from you. The size, location, and season will determine the amount of maintenance required. A well built pond installed by iDigPonds.com complete with a skimmer and biological filtration system is the way to go. Your few tasks will be to add bacteria, remove dead plant leaves and flowers, and empty the net in the skimmer which gathers surface debris similar to a pool skimmer. It only takes minutes and how often these are required depends on your pond. We are your water garden landscape contractors. Of course we offer maintenance plans if you just want to sit back and relax.
Do I need to top off my pond or pondless due to evaporation?
Yes, but what is nice is that water features use less water than grass while providing sustainability for wildlife. We recommend the installation of an Auto-Fill, it’s a good idea for any water feature. No more topping off the water with a hose which means less work for you! Call iDigPonds.com, a Certified Aquascape Contractor, for a professionally installed water feature.
Also, Please check out National Geographic’s Pond Stars Reality Show
We are certified through these Guys! It’s a great show to really see the kind of work we can provide for you with or without the Pond Stars by our side. If you have a project that you think would be GREAT for the TV show let us know soon, it’s tough to get on there though and they are waiting to see if the show will go into second season right now. Regardless we can help you with your waterfall or pond.
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