Building a Spectacular Garden Waterfall with a UK Waterfall Kit
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This video looks at the UK Waterfall Kit, perfect for building a spectacular garden waterfall. This kit includes everything you need to make a beautiful waterfall, including the waterfall frame, rocks, and pump. So if you're looking to add a beautiful waterfall to your garden, check out the UK Waterfall Kit from waterfeature. shop!
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 Site Preparation
01:09 Groundwork
02:25 Install Waterfall filter
03:38 Wet Test During Lunch
04:15 Check Levels
04:42 Waterfall Liner
06:22 Seal liner to Waterfall Filter
06:58 Starting the rock work
08:50 Building the waterfall
10:20 Detail and Landscape
10:50 Finished
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Can you tell me where I can get a waterfall filter box from.
Thanks
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@@ThePondAdvisor that is a lot of money for moulded plastic, together with the skimmer its a very pricey build.
Chris Oliver totally understand if you have not touch or felt these waterfall filters. They are professional/contractor grade. You can buy diy grade, not the same. It’s been designed and improved for 20 plus year. It might look expensive but you don’t see them second hand or broken. We replace and have a boneyard full of other cheaper components that we have had to rip out. The cheapest way to build a waterfall is once. It’s not like a TV or a toaster, you can’t upgrade or change it just like that!
Chris Oliver they also take out a lot of building your own waterfall filter I have seen lots of DIY versions that the creators love. You can build your own or pay for the professional unit. That is not going to cause you or the people that buy your house a headache in the future
@@ThePondAdvisor I didn't mean to come across as flippant Mark, I was just shocked at the price. I guess it's a case of buy nice or buy twice and the overall effect is very nice so I take your point. I understand why you would recommend them and customers willing to invest that kind of money want the best. I'm not in any way criticising you, you clearly know your trade and are a true craftsman!
Great information on how to build a waterfall. Love the end result and the clients reaction. Hope Mr Toad will be happy too! Good job Mark
Thank you, yes Mr Toad now has lots of places to hide
The difference between the two is truly astonishing !! Excellent job
Thanks mate, it’s also better filtration too.
The after is definitely 100% better sound & look... Great job dude!
Superb, you have inspired me to install a waterfall in my old pond, something I've wanted for years but never knew how to tackle. Thank you for the very clear steps to making it happen. It was a nice touch filming your lunch too, made it very cosy.
Ha Ha all part of a day building a waterfall
Waterfall movement is a must for ponds in mosquito paradise. The waterfall and water movement prevents mosquitos laying eggs and larvae can't survive in so much movement in the water. 😎 Great idea you have here. Thank you.
My pleasure
Brilliant change , this really helps with some ideas i have for my stream.
One of your best videos I keep watching it over and over again
Thank you, it means the world, any questions or points you need more information on?
more sounding like nature!!.....well done.
Thank you
Just the inspiration I was looking for! I'm currently giving my pond a spring cleaning during this virus time out and I'm finding some new ideas due to your video and an additional waterfall would be perfect. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for your time, if you need any help sourcing the waterfall filter in this video, check out the website.
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thats beautiful
Love it Mark, nice video and thanks for sharing with us
thank you for watching
Omg that looks amazing.
Thank you 🙏
Fabulous video luv the transformation ♥️
Thank you my friend
Great job mark 👍
Thank you
This is lovely
Thank you
That looks and sounds so much better! Thanks for the ideas! Greetings - Cape May, New Jersey USA !
You are so welcome!
Pretty sweet.
mitchell kressin thank you
Easy to follow. Good vid. thought that was Karl Pilkington having a cup of soup.
lol love it
Beautiful. Really thoughtful layout!
Thank you
Hi, thanks for putting these videos out. I’d like to request if you will, that maybe slow your video a touch and explain a little more what you are doing when you seal water pumps, placement of and removal of pumps, underlays, overlays, types of sand/rock placement, etc. while you are doing it. If to save time, make notes in the video that those of us you are watching every detail may learn and understand the right ways. I see that you do teach this on some occasions but many things get missed that are crucial, that maybe come as already obvious to you, but not to me or other eager learners.
Thank you! Looking forward to another video.
Thank you very much, the best way to learn for a lot of people is to have a go. Then repeat. Well that was the best for me anyway. Thank you very much for your kind words. I forget I have been doing this for 30 years and yes I do skip a lot. Hence why I think water features in kit form are the way forward. This allows the builder/installer to concentrate on the creative side instead of the way the features functions.
@@ThePondAdvisor hi..im looking to do a small pond with a waterfall in the garden,maybe 1.5 metres squared..could u advise me on what size pump id need if the waterfall is about 36inches above the base of the pond?thanks,love your work👌
Shane Connolly great topic, I have a video coming out soon about size of pump. 4000 litres of water per hour over a 30cm spillway will give you 1cm of water in motion. Enough for a curtain effect.
Really lovely xx
Thank you
Great job sir !
Greetings from central Florida !
Hope you had a thankful Thanksgiving.....👍
The Simple Life thank you very much it means a lot!
At first I thought you were full of it when you said it didn't sound right, then I compared it to after you worked in it and it absolutely does sound more pleasant.
Thank you, the audio on the camera is limited as well. Drain pipe sound is not pleasant, low tones are much better. Thanks for your support
Very helpful. Thanks.
Thank you
So nice we love this so much 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you for you time!
Really informative thank you, obviously !!!
thank you
Truely excellent job I'm now going after a waterfall box. Thank you top Vid
Glad it helped
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Ah mate.. I have very little space but somehow want to create a nice waterfall, been thinking about for months now and your videos are just so inspiring.
Thank you for your time
Great video and has gave me more of an idea how to build my waterfall now , I still have a lot to learn though
Great to hear! let us know if we can help with the supply of any gear
Good job!!
Thank you.
Amazing job 💯. Thanks 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Rocking the Crocs man !
Always lol 😂
Enjoying your videos great job on step by step 👍
Thank you 👍🏻
Amazing work look like its been there for ages!
Thanks a lot!
Excellent vid. I'm just doing one at my place... that was really helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, beautiful !!! I actually thought the frog was a water feature ..but then it moved!
Ha Ha
Good job and it looks like it's been there a awhile 👍
Thanks
Good job
Thank you it means a lot
Perfect, I want to do something very much like this.
David Frew Go Detecting thank you, reach out via email if you want help sourcing the product? mark@anypond.com
The Pond Advisor - I emailed you a few weeks ago. Will try again. 👍
David Frew Go Detecting just replied to both one was in my spam folder.
Nice! Waterfall? More like a stream.
But very good. Thanks 👍
Yes a 2’ stream and 16” waterfall lol
Great job! (What's for dinner?) 😊
Not sure yet lol
Love it. Just too much of a project for an older lady.😊
Thank you
I want a similar waterfall but not as strong as I would like it slow flowing for the birds to bathe. What was the final cost for materials for this job and is the pond box essential. I have quite a heap of spoil and I retained the heap by using sleepers which are now rotting and almost falling in due to plants and weight of soil, I think I would be best to take spoil out and have a much lower waterfall rather than the water falling from height at its final entry point.
Im currently building my own water fall all inspired by your videos, im just wondering what foam you use to fix the stones in place? Thanks👍
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The Pond Advisor thank you so much👍👍
Very informative video. I have already invested in an expensive pump and filter system and now just need to create a reservoir for a new waterfall. It seems expensive to use the waterfall filter box you have. Do you recommend any others where filters are already in place?
You can design and build your own off course. We have done many over the years and have chosen this filter as it’s a professional piece of kit. If you have filtration in place use the spillway boxes. 12” version is available for up to 15k litres of water. Also they is the DIY waterfall filter (price point £119.98)
waterfeature.shop/products/aquascape-uk-pond-waterfall-filter-77020
Hi. Thanks for the video. What sort of foam did you use to secure the rocks? Just a standard builders expanding foam?
Pro Foam
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Great video. I also have the Biofalls 1000 with rock tray. What plants do you recommend could be added to the rock tray to conceal the black plastic surround. I have stones in at the moment but would like to replace with plants. The depth of the tray isn't great so would rule out any deep rooting plants. Thanks
Yes we like putting in seasonal or rafting, you don’t want root or spreading plants. Lots of choices.
What waterfall filter do you have?
And where did you buy it and what did it cost?
Nice video btw!!!
Keep up the good work.
Greetz from the Netherlands!
Eise Aardema micro waterfall filter Aquascapes INC in Chicago not sure how much the delivery would be from the UK let me know if you need help via Email mark@anypond.com.
Hi. Does the waterfall need to continuously run to properly filter the water or could it be turned on when I'm in the garden and turned off when I'm not? I'm just thinking of the expense of running it 24/7. Great video btw,.Thanks.
yes the filter needs to run if you are supporting aquatic life. the cost of running is about £60-£80 per years so some would say it’s nothing and other would say it’s not worth keeping the pond fish. if it’s all about the sound for you, then look at the pondless waterfalls they can be turned on and off.
Hi Mark, best pond/waterfall vids on the net! I liked the 90 minute waterfall video, I wished Id taken notes! Slowly going through your vids.
You have answered my question about pond overlay, I just cant see any around, I'll look on your site. The building up from the bottom of the pond, presumably that part needs overlay? I've used the standard liners, wished Id have gone with rubber though. Do you need overlay for pebbles/gravel? I note you said the liner is like your skin! I'll def have a look at your site as you spend so much time helping people with your vids!
Rik, Norwich
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Yes it’s cheaper insurance than a hole, I always use overlay.
The sound was way better than before tho
Thank you for your time,
could you explain the different layers of protection you use? thanks a lot for your educational videos
Underlay, liner and overlay. The top layer is aquatic safe so is not harmful to the aquatic wildlife.
Great video Mark , just installing a pond at the minute at home , included the same waterfall filter with attachment hose - thinking of concealing the top opening of the filter to hide the black plastic - with a Indian stone broken flag what do you think
Yes it’s possible!
Also do you can buy a rock tray! Designed for this waterfall filter
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@@ThePondAdvisor great idea ill look for one
Thats a great job 👍 Can frogspawn/newts etc survive in ponds where the water is pumped back upto the waterfall?how do you make it wildlife safe? Cheers
This one is a fish pond, however it’s a great topic, I have a number of wildlife pond construction videos. Here is a video about the intake bay ua-cam.com/video/EvVlOSPHwi0/v-deo.html
cuppa soup commercial if i ever see one :P
You know it makes sense, it was cold ha ha
@@ThePondAdvisor love it, the best meal for ont he job, some bread and soup...
@@ThePondAdvisor :P btw can you name one reason i should NOT use an indoor pump outdoors? Accidentally bought a indoor one, its for a mini pond and the electric cord is long enough to be plugged in inside. maybe problems in wintertime?
@@willen5405 depends on the pump, if it’s submerged they you should be on. A lot of small pumps are designs for in and out
What rocks did you use for this?
Hi, I am building a natural pond 4m x 2.6 at widest points. 60cm at deepest. With a short waterfall 1.5m long ,1m drop. I don't want to use filter and waterfall will be for occasional use. My question is what sort of pump would i use? Would appreciate your advice. Thank you
A submersible pond pump, depends on the width and style of waterfall you want 4000 litres per hour (or 1000US gal) per 12” curtain style waterfall.
Where would you get rocks and pebbles from if you don't have any to hand or already in place? For a very large pond
Contact a local aggregate supplyer, rock yard, landscape supply’s or some garden centres
Hi Pond Adviser - I have been loving your videosand the tips I have derived from them! Particularly like the lunch sequences :-D Question - what would you do if you were putting together a rockery mound for a smallish waterfall but the soil is bone dry and very fine? This is the problem I have - it's like working with dry beach sand. Impossible to carve a defined shape for the cascade in it. Should I just drench it and leave it for a bit or is there something else I can do?
i would build a rockery, stone back fill and plant then another layer of stones, backfill and plant, so the stones act as mini retaining walls, look into using alpine plants
@@ThePondAdvisor thanks for the reply. I will look into the alpines and proceed as suggested. I suspect one of my problems is that I have a winding waterfall that goes back on itself then doubles back again, so I might be trying to pack too much in. I can see you shaking your head now!
Excellent video. I’m building a small pond and was falling into a pit of staged waterfall until I saw this video! You gave some great ideas that I am going to try to work into my pond. Question, was is the tube of white adhesive that your using? Is it made specifically for ponds? Thank you so much for sharing this one! Not everyone can afford a large pond and you have shown that a small pond can look natural as well!
Waterfall foam
Thanks for watching
Hi Dee, if you ever want any advice I would be happy to give you advice. 😊 if you want to foam your waterfall just use expanding foam from any hardware store. It's original use is for closing the gaps in door frames and window frames and isn't expensive. I believe you will find it costs about 5 quid in the stores.
Did you use the same thing under the liner as you used on top of the liner or is it a different product? Thanks
Hi, this looks great, what is the adhesive you use to fix the moss/stones etc please?
I use Pro Foam
waterfeature.shop/products/pro-waterfall-foam-sealant?_pos=1&_sid=aee5c0a4d&_ss=r
Hi, thanks for the great video. Do you remember roughly what the flow rate of the pump is here? I'm just trying to decide what pump to get for my project. Thanks.
waterfeature.shop/products/ecowave-2000-uk
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Hi Mark, fantastic result.
Watched it about 4 times to see how you work the edpm into the pond and how you create the edges, i was really struggling with that.
I am rebuilding my own waterfal and have a lot of inspiration, i have a couple of questions if you dont mind😅😅😇😇
Can you tell me what expanding foam you use and is it safe for fish? im thinking to go with the black scaping foam.
Also what is the output of the pump and does is run through a pressure-filter or straight to the spillway?
looking forward to your reply.
KR
Bo
Thanks for watching
Love ir
I have a 6ft x 4ft area in my garden that I’d like to build a rockery with water feature. However, mains power isn’t an option so what would you recommend in the way of solar powered pump options? Thanks.
we are looking for solar feature pumps, however they are not lasting very long, we are now looking at solar powered batteries to run our 65 watt pumps
Sonny, this is up with the best from UK. USA and parts of Europe! What is the pipe outlet and pump and distance. I have 2 Ponds 200-300l connected by a w,fall but in Australia, no frost or snow here. Nice hobby but like to enjoy it am 82y young!
I hope to be enjoying ponds still at your age. The pump is a 3500 lt 12’ of pipe, 1.25” pipework
@pondadvisor I absolutely love this but I simply can’t afford to buy one of those filter boxes... how would I go about making my own?
Many thanks Joanna
You can make and watch the diy pond filters videos, it’s very hands on, with time you can get all the bits and build a pond filter, I don’t have the time to make my own filters any more. I own install the professional grade ones, as you pay for what you get. You can find cheaper copies online made out of a cheaper plastic, you might have to replace them however in time. They are not built to last!
Hi Mark, where can I pick up a waterfall box like the one you used in your video?
I can supply you, please email me mark@anypond.com, where about are you from?
Hi Pond advisor. Wanting to reuse materials i already have. can i use a larger pipe (approx inch and quarter from my submerged pump to the filter than the pipe approx half inch that comes out the filter to the preformed waterfall?
Off course, the bigger the pipe the less friction
Hiya just wondering where you do buy the waterfall bucket you used in this?
Great question, waterfeature.shop/products/signature-series-1000-biofalls-filter-uk
Did you install a ball valve in this system?
Pedram Bastan no! If we installed a ball valve we would have to install a blow off. As the water would be backed up against a valve, it’s just like closing a door, were is the water you turn down going to go?
hi, brill video. what is it you use to fix rocks into position. cheers
Pro Foam
waterfeature.shop/products/pro-waterfall-foam-sealant?_pos=1&_sid=4b08940cb&_ss=r
Great video, could I ask what lights you are using here please and are they just plug and play? Thanks
waterfeature.shop/search?q=LIghts+
Just the white 3watt I think
What kind of foam do you use to secure the stones?
Landscape Foam
Cracking video Mark does the water filter bucket come with the hose,or sold separately?
waterfeature.shop/search?q=biofalls+&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
Separately so you can have what ever size you like. We have bigger and small ones
what were you using to set the rocks?
waterfall foam
I already have a pond with a water filter. My garden in on a natural slope. I want to build a small waterfall for the filtered water to go back into the pond . Do I need a waterfall filter as well or can I divert the water from my filter down the waterfall and back into the pond?
The most important part is mechanical filtration in my view. A proper surface skimmer.
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What did you use to secure the moss to the rock
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Hi there. Can you please tell me the foam (rock glue) that you are using. Cheers
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We also made water fountain ✌🏻
Love it
What's the white stuff that you used to stick stones together?
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Waterfall foam!
genius
Thank you 🙏
Hi, like the video, what type of glue do you use fixing the liner to the waterfall?
We use firestone primer
waterfeature.shop/products/firestone-primer
What if I Have to build on top of a concrete pool? My parents built a concrete pond without thinking things through. Is there anything we can do to make it look prettier and maybe put in a waterfall?
Yes I know a lot of people that convert old swimming pools. It’s not straight forward as most people think but yes very possible
What is the black sealant that you used to glue the rocks? Is it a specific pond product?
Waterfall foam
@@ThePondAdvisor Thanks 👍
Looks good, what is the flow rate of the pump on a waterfall like that please?
Kevin Willis 4000 lts per hour
@@ThePondAdvisor thanks for your answer
Kevin Willis my pleasure
Hi was that expanding foam u were using ?? It was a nice job but not sure I'd like to see foam tru my realistic looking waterfall ??
waterfeature.shop/products/pro-waterfall-foam-sealant?_pos=1&_sid=9079de4fe&_ss=r
you don’t see the waterfall foam, it’s covered in moss or grit. most expanding foams are not fish safe and make a mess the stuff we use is perfect for fish pond and waterfall construction. we do sometimes use the normal PU foam but not on fish ponds only rockery and pondless waterfalls
The Pond Advisor is it real moss you use ? Does the grit stick to the foam ?
What lights did u use in the waterfall? Also really good vid! Very easy to make!
3 watt lights if I remember,
waterfeature.shop/products/aquascape-uk-3-watt-led-garden-and-pond-spoitlight
What the sizes of the small water ponds
3000 litres
Great job Sir, kindly tell me what adhesive you use to stick the rock please?
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Thanks a lot Sir🙏
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Hi Mark , I have a pond with goldfish almost like this one , but smaller size . Few questions I have : I have a pond filter with UV light . Do I need to use it if I will use a waterfall filter like yours ? Second , what type of foam are you using to stick the rocks ? Thank you
I use pro foam waterfeature.shop/products/pro-waterfall-foam-sealant?_pos=1&_sid=84e041055&_ss=r
It’s better if you don’t use the UVC light as this kills lots of beneficial bacteria that are free swimming. Yes I totally understand you might be better off if you have a traditional pool or a pond, with a bare liner. However if your trying to create more of an ecosystem
You would be better without the UVC and installing a nice waterfall filter!
What are the names of the plants you stick in the foam? Dug out the hole now looking at waterfall ideas from no where else but your videos.
We stick moss “willow moss” in with waterfall foam.
Here is the best flowering waterfall plants. ua-cam.com/video/l4X7jexugYA/v-deo.html
The Pond Advisor thanks as always mark
no water pump Put the high flow water down the low, right? Automatic circulation.
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I am not sure I understand your comment?
i would think after a short time the spillway slab will move as there is very little support other than 1 rock and some foam.
Great question, depends on “a short time” this pond and waterfall have been in now for three years. No problem 😉, the way we build ponds and waterfalls are built to last a long time. The beauty off the foam is it takes the impact and moment. We have been back and serviced this pond multiple times and our rock choice is not degrading, yes other landscape stone have fallen apart in the landscape over this time period, we don’t use the cheap local stone for building these feature.
@@ThePondAdvisor i was just a bit curious as a stone mason in France we would never do things that way, but if it works, it`s right.
@@bob.fagg-bois657 we have not built with cement at all since 2013 for ecosystem ponds and water features. Walking and patios a different story, just think of a dry stone wall, the aggregate holds it all in place then add foam as a sealant and bingo, game changer
What foam did you use to secure the rocks in place and what did you cover the foam with to hide it? Was it moss? Thanks
waterfeature.shop/search?q=waterfall+foam+&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
WILLOW MOSS (FONTINALIS ANTIPYRETICA)
would you have anything cheaper than the one recommended because I would like to make a water fall because I only just started
Yes, waterfeature.shop/products/diy-pond-waterfall-filter-box-aquascape-uk
What waterfall filter/box are you using? I have a small (55 gallon) prefab pond and am not sure what to get. In the US, btw.
Aquascape BioFalls 1000 available in us and UK
@@ThePondAdvisor thanks for the reply. ordered the www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YZPM8R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Hope this will be okay for a tiny pond.
It’s a entry level (cheap and cheerful), nice 👍🏻 for your tiny pond.
Mark do you stock and sell the aqua space 22” spillway boxes or where can I find them in stock in the uk ?
waterfeature.shop/products/waterfall-spillway-22?_pos=1&_sid=cb868a915&_ss=r