09/26/2026
When I first visited this Rancho Cordova yard, it was a plain, flat lawn. We saw the chance to give it a whole new dimension with a pond and waterfall.
We terraced the hillside and built a pond right beside the patio, so the family can enjoy the water up close. Starting with a medium Aquascape pond kit, we added liner to create a beautiful, multi-tiered waterfall. We also made a little beach where their young kids can ease into the pond and explore the water as they grow.
The family now has two boys, and every time I visit, I think about what a dream backyard this will be for them: rocks to explore, waterfalls to splash in, and a pond that invites the whole family outside.