Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Our expertise lies in transforming outdoor spaces into serene and beautiful natural waterfalls.
Overview
These Platte City, MO homeowners are loving their new private, backyard paradise. More time spent outdoors, while still relaxing at home and entertaining friends & family. See what it means to live with a backyard waterfall.
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Waterfall Design & Installation
Backyard Garden Waterfalls are our specialty! A pond-less "Infinity" waterfall can transform your backyard into a peaceful and tranquil oasis.
Imagine, the soothing sounds of water cascading down rocks and the beauty of a natural-looking waterfall that blends seamlessly into your landscaping. Our infinity waterfalls are also low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and a great option for those who want the benefits of a waterfall without the maintenance of a pond.
Adding a pond-less waterfall to your yard is sure to provide years of enjoyment and relaxation.
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Add a Waterfall to Your Kansas City Water Garden
A backyard garden waterfall is always a showstopper. These dramatic water features can turn even the dullest space into the centerpiece of your yard.
Many folks think a waterfall requires a ton of space, and a ton of money. But that’s not true. A waterfall can fit into most spaces and most budgets.
At Good Earth Water Gardens, we offer two types of waterfall systems, A complete waterfall and pond combo, and a pondless waterfall system for smaller spaces.
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Our customer favorite
Pondless Waterfalls
All of the sound, none of the pond.
Water tumbles over natural stone, disappears into the gravel, and starts all over again. You get the peace of moving water without an open pond to care for.
A pondless waterfall, which we also call an Infinity waterfall, hides its water in an underground reservoir. A pump sends it up to the top of the stream, it spills back down over the rock, and it drains into the basin below through a bed of gravel.
Because there is no open water, a pondless waterfall fits into the smallest yards, asks for very little upkeep and is a safer choice for homes with small children or pets.
04Why homeowners choose pondless
Four reasons it is our customer favorite
- Perfect for small spaces. a compact design fits beside a patio, along a walk or in a corner that never got used.
- Low maintenance. no pond to clean out and no fish or aquatic plants to care for. Keep it topped off, add bacteria, keep leaves clear.
- Safety. without an open body of water it is a safer option for homes with small children or pets.
- Water conservation. the water recirculates, so you need far less of it to keep the feature running.
05How we build one
Five days in a Leawood backyard
Our Cascade Corner project in Leawood shows how a pondless waterfall comes together, day by day.
Day 1: excavation and foundation
Excavated and compacted the berm for elevation, installed AquaBlox modules for water storage and stability, and blended the soil into the landscape.
Day 2: the framework
Set the base boulders that shape the dual waterfalls and angled the spillways toward the patio, the fire pit and the windows of the lower-level bar.
Day 3: water dynamics
Refined the pool where the streams merge, added flow cell tiles to stabilize the massive boulders and calibrated the flow for both calm water and whitewater.
Day 4: the upper falls
Built the final elevation for split and dancing water, tucked in driftwood and moss, and tweaked the spillways for crossfire movement.
Day 5: finishing
Added an automatic dosing system for easy maintenance, a downspout filter to capture rain, and finished the landscaping so it all belongs.
06Room to grow
Start pondless, add a pond later
Pondless waterfalls are flexible. Many people start with a stream and a small basin and expand to a full pond in a few years. If that might be you, we plan the space so the next step is easy.
“Good Earth installed our pondless waterfall and we could not be happier. The project went fast, the outcome is beautiful (in both sight and sound). We had one post install hiccup and the crew was back immediately to completely resolve. The songbirds love it too…we have so many more birds visiting our yard to splash in the waterfall. I’ve referred my friends to Good Earth. I highly, and unconditionally recommend their services.”
Frequently asked
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Visit Our FAQ PageHow much does a backyard waterfall cost?
Our 2026 Inspiration and Pricing Guide lists medium pondless waterfalls starting at $11,000 and larger boulder pondless waterfalls starting at $15,000. On our cost page, the waterfall estimate starts at $17,500 and rises with the terrain, the flow you want and the length of the stream. Recent project stories include a $50,000 pondless waterfall in Leawood and a $55,000 hillside waterfall in Weatherby Lake.
Can you build a waterfall on a flat yard?
Yes. We build a berm of soil and boulders to create natural elevation, so the waterfall looks like it has always been part of the landscape. Our Kansas City project that was designed around a waterfall started as a flat yard with no elevation.
Can a waterfall run through the winter?
Most waterfalls can run through a Kansas City winter, though ice builds up on the rocks and ties up water, so you will need to keep an eye on the water level. Many owners prefer to shut down for the season: disconnect the plumbing, lift the pump out and store it somewhere above freezing.
Where does the water go in a pondless waterfall?
It drains through a bed of gravel into a hidden reservoir underground. A pump in that reservoir sends the water back to the top of the stream, where it spills over the rock and drains down again. The water level lives below the surface, so there is no open pond.
How do you take care of a pondless waterfall?
It is simple. Keep an eye on the water level and top it off every few weeks to replace what evaporates, add beneficial bacteria weekly, and keep leaves and debris clear of the reservoir. A periodic clean-out keeps it running at its best, and we can handle that for you.
Is a pondless waterfall safe with kids and pets around?
It is the safer choice. There is no open body of water, only a stream that drains into gravel, so you get the sound and beauty of moving water without the potential hazards of a pond.
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