We began our project by clearing a patch of earth, carefully excavating the ground to create the footprint for our new water feature [00:23]. Once the foundation was set, we lowered the pitless tank and the waterfall starter into place, ensuring they were perfectly leveled before we moved on to the plumbing [00:52]. We spent some time measuring and cutting our PVC hoses, applying primer and glue to forge airtight connections that would bridge the tank to the waterfall’s peak [01:03].
With the mechanical skeleton in place, we draped heavy rubber and felt liners over the terrain, securing them tightly to the starter unit to prevent any future leaks [01:13]. Then came the heavy lifting; we used machinery to carefully maneuver and stack massive boulders, arranging them to form the natural-looking cascades of the falls [01:21]. We tucked lighting into the crevices of the stone and applied foam to the spillways to ensure the water would dance exactly where we wanted it to [01:40].
In the final stages, we focused on the finer details, trimming away the excess liner and assembling the pump system within the tank [02:18]. We scattered smaller creek rocks and pebbles to fill the gaps between the larger stones, creating a seamless transition into the landscape [02:35]. After a thorough wash-down of the rocks to clear away any construction dust [02:52], we filled the system and watched as the water finally began its steady, rhythmic tumble down the new stone face [03:00].
