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Pondless waterfalls and fountainscapes give you the sound of moving water with no open pond. Ideas, costs and care.

A pondless waterfall gives you the sound and movement of water with no open pond. The water tumbles over the falls and disappears into a hidden basin under the rocks. A fountainscape does the same with urns, bowls or basalt columns. Both need very little space and very little care, which makes them a great fit for small yards and families with young kids.

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What they cost

Fountainscapes start around $5,000 for one urn, bowl or basalt column, about $15,000 for three, and $35,000 and up for larger designs. Pondless waterfalls start around $6,500 for a 2 foot stream with two small falls, about $15,000 for a 12 foot stream with four falls, and $30,000 and up for a 25 foot stream with six falls.

Space you need

A landscape fountain needs an area of about 4 by 4 feet. A pondless waterfall needs about 6 by 6 feet.

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