Pondless Water Features:
The Low Maintenance Solution for Water Lovers

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For those who love the sense of tranquility and peace that water provides, but don’t like the idea of maintaining a pond, a pondless water feature is a great choice. Whether it’s a simple wall fountain or a huge cascading waterfall, pondless water features are a great addition to any landscape. All pondless water features essentially re-circulate the same water. When the water reaches the bottom of a waterfall, for example, it is collected and transported back to the top, where it flows over the rocks again, which results in a seamless and natural-looking flow. A water feature contractor can tell you more about the multitude of options that are available. 

Reasons to Consider Pondless Water Features

The main reason pondless water features are preferable to ponds is that they are a lot less work. After the water feature design and installation process is complete, pondless water features are virtually maintenance free. Pondless water features are also a good choice for those with young children who have safety concerns about installing a pond.

Pondless Water Features: Waterfalls Waterfalls are popular pondless water features, and there are numerous design options. If space is limited, these pondless water features can simply consist of a single, large waterfall that flows over a flat rock. Or, waterfalls can consist of a stream and several levels of large rocks and boulders that create numerous, small cascades before the final and largest waterfall at the bottom.
Pondless Water Features: Garden Fountains Fountains are pondless water features that are suitable for even the smallest of spaces. There are basically two types of fountains: garden fountains and wall fountains. Garden fountains are free-standing structures. Some simply shoot sprays or jets of water into a small pool. Other types of these pondless water features consist of several tiers. Water fills one tier, and then spills into the next, until it reaches the bottom and is transported back to the top. Some have a very traditional design, with smaller circles stacked above larger ones; others incorporate the use of sculptures or urns.
Pondless Water Features: Wall Fountains Wall fountains are the smallest pondless water features. They can be affixed to walls and other outdoor structures, and are really more of an accent than a focal point. Like garden fountains, these pondless water features can contain tiers or simply spray a stream of water into a collecting area. They can be made of stone, fiberglass, or metal and a variety of designs are available.
Pondless Water Features and Landscape Design Before you install any pondless water features, it’s important to ensure they will work well with your landscape design. You want your waterfall or fountain to complement your landscape, not overwhelm it. For example, if you have a stone walkway leading to your garden, consider a wall or garden fountain that matches this material. If you’ve used rocks to construct retaining walls, using similarly-sized and colored rocks in your waterfall will provide balance and unity in your landscape. To view some photos of pondless water features and to get some design ideas, visit the water feature photo gallery from EnhanceScape.