Water enhancements in gardens or backyards are fast becoming the most popular landscaping trends. The mellow sound of water striking water is used to mask undesirable vehicle sounds or other street sounds. Setting up a waterfall in the backyard is an expensive and laborious task. But the end product is worth the effort, and much more.

A backyard waterfall can be as big as desired. Backyard waterfalls can be just a simple container with a pump, or a whole natural system with a pond. Before beginning construction, the size of the backyard garden must be taken into account. A natural slope in the backyard helps, otherwise digging is required. When a big enough pond is dug and filled with water, the cascade is constructed by piling up stones. Natural as well as artificial stones are available in the market. Natural stones are much more expensive than artificial stones. Artificial stones are made of materials like fiberglass, pumice or concrete. They are designed to fit each other. Hence, erecting a backyard waterfall with artificial stones is also less time-consuming than with natural stones.

After putting in the submersible pump and liner, care must be taken that no part of the mechanical apparatus is visible. People can build their backyard waterfalls themselves or hire contractors. A backyard waterfall takes about a week to construct and can cost upwards of $2,500.

A backyard waterfall becomes a good attraction for backyard parties. Backyard waterfalls are often combined with ponds with fish and plants in them. Such backyard waterfalls not only act as efficient centerpieces, but also add value to the entire house. Feng Shui experts believe waterfalls create a dynamism indicating progress.

For most people the attraction of a backyard waterfall lies in the soothing water sounds it produces. There is also the concept that a backyard waterfall creates a piece of nature in your own backyard.