Hello,
I recently purchased a home, and running through the back yard, is a creek that is approximately 3-4 feet across and less than a foot deep. I was hoping to obtain some insight on what I can do with this natural water feature to really highlight it and make my backyard even more beautiful.
Some ideas I had, were to possibly carve out an area so it is more circular and widened out in the middle of the yard, and use the bank on the side facing the house as a waterfall. Could you use a standard pump in a natural water source to pump water for a waterfall? I don't see why not but I don't know if I'm missing something or if this would possibly cause harm via erosion etc. Also, could I clear out a lot of the weeds and what not growing in the creek? It's very thick in some spots and doesn't look very nice.
Appreciate any advice and insight! Thanks!
I recently purchased a home, and running through the back yard, is a creek that is approximately 3-4 feet across and less than a foot deep. I was hoping to obtain some insight on what I can do with this natural water feature to really highlight it and make my backyard even more beautiful.
Some ideas I had, were to possibly carve out an area so it is more circular and widened out in the middle of the yard, and use the bank on the side facing the house as a waterfall. Could you use a standard pump in a natural water source to pump water for a waterfall? I don't see why not but I don't know if I'm missing something or if this would possibly cause harm via erosion etc. Also, could I clear out a lot of the weeds and what not growing in the creek? It's very thick in some spots and doesn't look very nice.
Appreciate any advice and insight! Thanks!