How to Build Naturalistic Waterfalls | Step-by-Step Guide

Landscape contractors - stop and RETHINK how you build waterfalls!

Ben & DJ are back with a step-by-step guide on how to properly build naturalistic waterfalls of any size. Learn what to avoid and what to do to achieve that natural look in your next waterfall build.

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[derekdrezek-kgvx]

Great video Ben. I am a DIY guy. Working for myself and relatives and friends. I don't do it for money. Just fun and exercise. I enjoy instructional videos more than any others. In my subconscious, I have thought that the spill stone didn't have to be all that special. But, with the cascades being the focal point of the water feature, I have always tried to have a character rock as my spill stone. Often times, once water flows over it, it kinda loses some of its look, or luster, or appeal. It's good to have professionals point out and bring to my full conscious, that my frame rocks are where I need to look for the character. And, what features to look for in a spillstone, to create the drop, or look of the falls. I would love to see you do one about the pools, that u made mention was a video for another day. Not for me it's not. U can absolutely do that video tomorrow and I'd watch it tomorrow night for sure. Thanks for the tips Ben. DJ too. Appreciate them alot. Derek.

[davidg.]

Thanks Ben, I notice how your getting much better ideas of constructing waterfalls. I remember when you took over Wes job that was one of your weaknesses, but now I've noticed how far you've come and your confidence level is much better! Thanks again for your tutorial I bet it would have been a great series to cover!

[caryfriar]

I think I build amazing waterfalls already, but I learned a few things.
Ben you did a great job explaining how and why you build waterfalls. I appreciate the training videos.

[josh.kaptur]

Incredible asset for the DIY community, as well as convincing us to hire it out to you! Thank you for sharing this!!

[andreawarren]

Absolutely, without any doubt, the most informative video I’ve seen on YouTube. I’m building a waterfall in my garden on a much smaller scale, but after watching this, I’ve realised that the principles will be exactly the same and so I should be able to create something almost as good as yours..(maybe not as spectacular) Thanks guys. Bob from uk..

[JJLandscaping]

Absolutely beautiful !! Love videos like this, very informative

[timbender]

Great video. Have been studying your videos for the past several months. This spring I am attempting my first build in my backyard.

[malcolmcurtis]

Absolutely brilliant video, your input for waterfalls is first class.👍👍👍🇬🇧

[PatriciaReynoso-si]

Love, love the way you explain stuff. You are a great teacher. Thank you, thank you!

[billfreeman]

Great job. This would be a good series to cover. Backfilling behind waterfalls, streams. Ad so on.

[Tony-InLosAngeles]

DJ should talk more!
Great job Ben!
How about mixing up those edge treatments as a topic (no string of pearls) ☑️

[nathanstoltzfus]

Great Job definitely learned something myself thanks!!

[chadlawrence]

Simply the best instructional I've ever seen on an awesome job you have. Thank you!!!!

[bblandscapingservicesinc]

That was a cool video! Always look forward to your guys’ builds, inspiring and educational!

[scooterscottii]

The guy is a master!
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge

[bengoulart]

Nice work boys! Excellent camera work and production also!

[MarkLewis-ws]

Well done Guys! As a pool builder we are occasionally called to do rock waterfalls. Although everyone seems to love our work, honestly, I've never been truly satisfied with our waterfalls. This video helped show me why. Thanks for doing it, and being willing to share your knowledge!

[dowth]

WOWSA super informative and well done video. Hearing your thought process as you went along was extremely helpful; thanks!

[TheRancherAndTheWife]

You guys build an epic waterfall. nice work fellas.

[Neverforget]

Great and informative, just a question, to get a good spillway the edge needs to be sharp …