1. Select areas with easy access to water and electricity; if using solar equipment, power supply can be disregarded.

2. Use a hose, rope or marking paint to get a rough shape.

3. Pond liner size calculation.

4. Dig outward from the center. The center of the fish pond should be 30 in deep.

5. Clear away any loose gravel from the surface and continue digging to the final depth (30 in).

6. Trim out all roots and anything sharp.

7. Add multiple shelves to the pond walls and dig them to be level or slightly sloped backward.

8. Determine the location of the overflow tank and plan the flow path of the waterfall

9. Dig a stepped waterfall channel downward

10. Trim exposed tree roots, check for sharp protrusions by hand, and remove loose soil.

11. Lay the pond liner and adjust it so that it fits snugly against the pond walls.

12. Check again to make sure no stones have fallen into the lower level.

13. Unroll the EPDM main liner from the center outward, without dragging it.

14. Adding some water can help pull out creases.

15. Wait 24 hours, if there are no leaks, drain the water and prepare to install the waterfall.

16. Drain the water to prepare for building the waterfall structure

17. Arrange the stones for the waterfall frame and adjust the water flow.

18. Fill the gaps with foam and cover the foam with a pad.

19. Choose stones of various sizes to help recreate a natural setting

20. Cover the pond liner with stones to blend the pond into its natural surroundings