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Water Features

Fountains, waterfalls and lighting that bring a pond to life, with guidance on choosing, sizing and installing them safely.

Fountains

A gentle spray fountain in the middle of a garden pond, catching the evening sunlight
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Pond Fountains: How to Choose and Install One

A fountain adds movement, sound and oxygen to a pond, and it's one of the easiest water features to install. Here's how to choose the right type and size, set it up and keep it spraying clean.

Waterfalls

A natural stone waterfall spilling a smooth sheet of water into a garden pond, with ferns and grasses around it
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Pond Waterfalls: How to Design and Build One

A waterfall adds sound, movement and oxygen to a pond. Here's how to plan one, size the pump for the flow you want, build it so it doesn't leak, and keep it running smoothly.

Lighting

A garden pond at dusk with warm underwater lights glowing on a small stone waterfall and nearby plants
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Pond Lights: How to Light Your Pond Safely

The right lighting makes a pond as enjoyable at night as it is by day. Here's how to choose between low-voltage, solar and floating pond lights, where to place them for the best effect and how to install them safely.
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Adding sound, movement and light

Water features turn a still pond into the centerpiece of a yard. The sound of falling water masks traffic noise, moving water adds oxygen for fish, and lighting lets you enjoy the pond long after dark.

  • Fountains are the simplest way to add movement. Pond fountains explains spray patterns, sizing and how to install a fountain pump.
  • Waterfalls and streams add the most impact and need the most planning. Pond waterfalls covers design, building the spillway and choosing a pump that can lift enough water.
  • Lighting brings out the water at night. Pond lights covers underwater and spotlight options, placement and electrical safety.

Every feature adds demand on your pump, so check your sizing against our pond pump guide and the pond calculators before you buy. Keep features running cleanly with regular checks as part of your pond maintenance, and see the Pond Equipment section for pumps, filters and other kit.

Common questions

Yes. Fountains and waterfalls add movement and oxygen, which fish and filter bacteria need, and moving water makes it harder for mosquitoes to breed. They don't replace a filter, though, and fountains that spray high can lose a lot of water to evaporation.

It depends on how wide the waterfall is and how high the water has to be lifted. A common starting point is about 100 to 150 gallons per hour for each inch of waterfall width, adjusted for the height and pipe length. Our pump guide and calculators help you size it.

Pond lights made for outdoor and underwater use are safe when installed correctly. Use low-voltage lighting, plug transformers and pumps into a GFCI-protected outdoor outlet, and have a licensed electrician add any new circuits or outlets.