Not much slope is needed (minimum two inch drop per 10 feet of stream). For faster moving water or taller waterfalls, make the grade steeper, which also adds more sound.… See more

Plan your stream size first to determine how much water the lower basin and upper pool must hold when the pump is off. Figure five gallons per linear foot of flowing stream (2-1/2-ft. wi… See more

For a quiet, babbling-brook type of sound, go with a waterfall height of two to four inches. To drown out street noise, use 10 inch and greater waterfall drops. More waterfalls e… See more

Waterfalls should be visible from your favorite deck, patio or inside-the-home chair. Consider a location near the bedroom if you like the sound of running water at nig… See more