Stone steps lead down from the backyard to the patio.Ī bird’s eye view of stone steps leading down past a stream with multiple waterfalls that ends in a pool surrounded by rocky outcroppings. The flow of the waterfall follows the hill, with the home on the very top. This pond with a stone waterfall is slightly off the beaten path of the yard, with large stepping stones leading through the mulch to the side of the shallow pond.Ī two-tiered stone waterfall with a shallow pool sits just off the edge of a flagstone patio with a small fire pit. We hope you’ll enjoy this fantastic collection of beautiful waterfalls from gardens around the world! Find more backyard ideas in our definitive guide to backyards! The pools they empty into may contain aquatic plants like lilypads or algae, or even large or small ornamental fish, depending on the depth or size of the pool. Waterfalls are a type of water feature that are typically found in conjunction with other water features like garden ponds or stream gardens. Some of these waterfalls will have multiple cascades, while others only a single fall. Some of the types of waterfalls you’ll see in this collection include ledge waterfalls, where the water pours vertically over a vertical cliff, maintaining only partial contact with the bedrock sheet waterfalls, where the water comes from a very wide stream plunge waterfalls, which always come from a narrow stream and completely lose contact with the rocks and slide waterfalls, which maintain continuous contact with the bedrock. Some empty into shallow pools, with others tumble into deeper wells. Some of the waterfalls you’ll see have layered slabs of stone, while others have boulders that are round or square. Waterfalls, natural or manmade, come in many different styles and types. The sound of water moving over rocks is inherently soothing, and larger cascades toss mist into the air, creating a cooling effect outdoors and acting as a humidifier indoors. Including a waterfall in your garden is an excellent way to add an atmosphere of luxury. Welcome to our gallery spotlighting a massive collection of the best and most beautiful garden waterfalls from around the world.

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