*8 ft pondless waterfall installed near driveway, front entrance to home
*Care for this waterfall, (pondless waterfall seasonal maintenance)
What: 8 ft Pondless Waterfall installed using a vault system and granite boulders. Garden was placed on both sides. The waterfall greets one as you drive up the driveway toward the home in Corcoran, MN.
Cost: $8500 including all pumps, liner, rocks, gravel, and vault parts.
Caring for this Waterfall:
Spring: Blow off leaves and debris from rocks, top off water. Trim back plants. Plug in pump.
Summer: Regularly add beneficial bacteria either by hand or automatically using a dosing system. Spot treat spring algae if it forms during hot parts of summer. Top off water if low during hot parts of summer (some will evaporate).
Fall: Net to keep leaves out or just scoop leaves off gravel near the lowest falls. Use cold water bacteria.
Winter: Turn off pump. Remove pump and store in a frost-free location if recommended on manufacturer’s pump directions. (I don’t remove the pump over the winter.)
Written by: Becky Chudek, Horticulturist for Minnesota Waterscapes 2026