Do you have a corner in your backyard that needs a bit of sprucing up? Perhaps this might be the project for you, Rather than spend your allowance on a packaged waterfall from Home Depot that will run you in the $200-$300 mark if you buy it in the middle of summer, you might opt for something a little more unique that will cost yes less than half of the retail price. Some of the materials we used include railway ties to build a short wall, landscape ties to close off the waterfall area, one inch river rock, pea gravel, plastic sheeting, a water pump, a few 5 gallon pails and assorted rocks from a local landscaping firm. Have a gander at what we did and if you have suggestions or make one yourself, please send me a copy.
It turns out there is a huge variety on the sizes of wall fountains. Definitely something to consider imo.
http://www.berkeysupply.com/vanishing-water-packages.html
The system is really nice and allows you to create something ultra-natural looking.
Check this out....
http://www.serenityhealth.com/wtrwall_founts.html