Add a Stream to Your Pond or Waterfall - Here's Why

Streams can add a whole new dimension to your landscape. Used tastefully, a stream can be the common link in your landscape design. The sound of the water is very relaxing and sets the mood for the pond.

The most obvious impact of adding a stream to a pond is emphasizing the overall size and feeling of the water feature. A flowing stream ties everything together and looks more natural than a waterfall and pond alone.

One of the biggest selling points for many people, when they purchase a pond, is the wildlife it will attract to their yard! A pond alone will attract birds, but a stream and a pond will really encourage birds to flock to a property.

Shallow, flowing water is a favorite place for birds to bathe. Streams add the dimension of motions which gives your landscape a life of its own. They are also very important in cultivating and encouraging wildlife to develop.

One benefit a stream provides is added filtration. Water flowing over gravel is a natural filtering process. The highly oxygenated water flowing over the gravel supports large numbers of beneficial bacteria.

Another benefit to adding a stream is that it allows you to spread out your excavated soil away from the pond border. Placing the bermed soil away from the edge of the pond helps the water feature blend gradually into its surrounding.

Whenever possible, we recommend a stream be added to your pond. One of our experienced design consultants will help you create a beautiful stream to compliment your pond. Contact us to request a Design Consultation with one of our expert water garden professionals.

Visit our stream gallery to see more examples of streams we have designed for our customers.