This small backyard pond was lined with 45 mil EPDM and finished with Rock-on-a-Roll to neatly hide the liner—avoiding heavy, space-consuming boulders. After adding water and a few plants, the result is a simple, natural-looking water feature.
In this larger project by Aquatica Water Gardens, seven rolls of Rock-on-a-Roll cover the pond edges, while additional rolls—cut lengthwise—line the stream. The result is a clean, low-profile edge that lets plants grow over it for a soft, natural look. See the Raised Edge Method for details on the construction method.
Preformed pond edges can be just as unattractive—and just as difficult to hide—as rubber liners. And because these ponds are typically small, bulky boulders waste valuable space.
Rock-on-a-Roll offers a simple solution, covering the edge cleanly while taking up almost no room.
This stream project by Bob H. of Green Garden Group begins with an EPDM-lined channel flowing into a lower pond. Rock-on-a-Roll is used along the edges, held in place with a few stones and soil, creating a clean, natural transition. Because full width wasn’t needed, the rolls were cut lengthwise to maximize coverage. The finished result is a natural-looking stream and pond with soft edges that blend seamlessly into the landscape.
This stream was built by Bob, a teacher by winter and a hands-on pond builder in summer. While he enjoys using natural stone, Rock-on-a-Roll allowed him to leave open spaces for plants to grow over the edges, avoiding a heavy, rock-dominated look. After a season of growth, the stream blends naturally into the landscape, with plantings softening and partially concealing the edges.
