A light splash in the garden has a calming and refreshing effect on hot days. A stream on their own property is the dream of many garden owners. Find out in this article whether you can create a stream without a pump and without electricity.
Can you create an artificial stream without a pump?
When creating an artificial stream, apump is absolutely necessary If there is a naturally flowing body of water (for example a small tributary of a river), you can redesign it on your property according to your ideas. Provided you have the necessary building and water usage rights.
Why can't you build an artificial stream without a pump?
In order to create an artificial stream or waterfall, the water must be kept in a cycle. The water rises from an artificial spring at the highest point and flows down the stream. There it is collected in an embedded collecting basin or a garden pond and has to bepumped back to the source using a pump. You should choose the right size of stream pump for your needs. If it is too small, the stream bed will inevitably dry out.
How can I operate the stream pump without electricity?
In many gardens or outdoor areas there is no electricity available at the location of the planned stream. Before you go through the hassle of laying power cables for the pump over a long distance, check whether asolar-powered pump is also suitable for you. When there is sufficient sunlight, the solar module supplies the pump with energy to enable water circulation. However, this only works with enough sunlight and is not designed for continuous operation. You should also pay attention to the optimal amount of water and delivery height.
Tip
Integrate the pump's water hose when creating the stream
Whether with or without electricity – the water has to be transported from the collecting basin or pond to the source above the stream. For a natural look, lay the water hose from the pump to the source next to the stream or pond liner in a soft bed of sand. Cover this again with sand or earth and decorate with natural stones or gravel.
