Outdoor And Indoor Waterfalls

Water landscaping in garden, backyard and even inside the house has become a lifestyle trend. Outdoor and indoor waterfalls bring the beauty and relaxation of outdoors with mellow sound of striking water masking away undesirable vehicle sounds and street noises.

Indoor Waterfall

Indoor waterfall is usually self-contained and requires no special plumbing. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to be custom built. Garden and backyard waterfall can be just a simple container with a pump, or a whole natural system with a pond which is more costly and laborious to build. Once installed in place, waterfalls can be decorated with artificial or air plants to blend with the overall living ambience.


Indoor waterfalls can be custom built to any design. A water pillar is the most popular as it gives the look and feel of water without giving up a lot of space. The popular two-piece Rocky Mountain waterfall is self-contained and is meant to be placed against a wall, fence or deck railing.

Outdoor Waterfall

Outdoor waterfall focuses on two features: the pond into which the water drops and the cascading structure for the waterfall itself. A natural slope is best for building an outdoor waterfall; otherwise a beam can be erected to create such an area where the pond is dug. When a big enough pond is dug and filled with water, the cascade is constructed by piling up natural or artificial stones. stones are made of fiberglass, pumice or concrete and are designed to fit with each other. When completed no part of the submersible pump, liner and mechanical apparatus should be visible. An outdoor waterfall takes about a week to construct at a cost of $2,000 upwards. A DIY approach may be feasible if the home owner is familiar with the house construction.

Maintenance Of Outdoor And Indoor Waterfalls

Before starting the waterfall, always fill the water basin with distilled water and prime the stone with spray bottle or sponge to fully wet down the slate. Check the water level regularly to make sure that the pump does not run dry.


Waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes and make forceful focal points and add value to the entire house by the dynamism it creates. Waterfall with fishes and plants easily becomes an attraction centerpiece for parties. Waterfall’s soothing water sound creates a piece of nature in your home.