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Waterfalls that are Amazing and Disappearing for Your Backyard Inspiration

A waterfall can be a great focal point for any space. There are so many different types of disappearing water features that there is one for every personality and budget. Waterfalls can be grand, gushing, loud, or meandering with a soft subtle sound. They can be on a tall hillside or barely have an elevation

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What is an Intake Bay Skimmer?

An intake bay is a beefed-up version of a mechanical pond skimmer. With a pond skimmer, usually, you have a box with a weir door that houses the pump. The pump pulls the water through the weir door, causing a skimming action on the water surface. In addition, there are filter pads and baskets to catch the debris to keep it from clogging the mechanics of the submersible pump.

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Is Wetland Filtration Right for Your Water Feature?

A constructed wetland works just like a biological filter except there is a up-flow system that recirculates the water underneath and a shallow, plant filled area with gravel to help bacteria colonization. It mimics a natural wetland and provides crystal clear water quality. If filtration was a car, think of it as the Ferrari.  The bottom

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