The Water Gardener: A Complete Guide to Designing, Constructing and Planting Water Features,9781577171942

The Water Gardener: A Complete Guide to Designing, Constructing and Planting Water Features

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ISBN13: 9781577171942
ISBN10: 1577171942
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-09-01
Publisher(s): Todtri Book Pub
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Summary

Nothing so completely transforms a garden as a water feature, whether it is a placid pool or pond, a flowing stream, or a burbling fountain. Filled with ideas and practical suggestions, this profusely illustrated guide offers all the knowledge needed to incorporate any water feature, large or small, into any garden.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6(3)
Introduction 9(3)
Designing A Water Feature
12(14)
an appropriate size
positioning the water feature the water supply
designing for safety
designing for planting
Planning and Groundwork
26(16)
Moving earth
different terrains measuring and marking the shape
digging the pond perfect levels
conducting services to the pond
Construction Methods and Materials
42(30)
Clay-lined ponds
prefabricated ponds
using concrete constructing with concrete
flexible liners constructing with liners
semiraised ponds edges and borders
rockwork
Fountains, Streams, and Waterfalls
72(22)
recirculating systems
fountains
water staircases streams and waterfalls
waterfalls across natural running water
Special Features and Leisure Pools
94(14)
Lighting
stepping stones
bridges, docks, and causeways decking
islands
swimming pools
spas and hot tubs
Bringing Life to a Pond
108(12)
Water quality
filtration
an environment for fish pond creatures
Planting Water Features
120(58)
Planting principles and techniques
plant categories waterside trees and shrubs
plants for bog and marsh green foliage plants
emergent plants
floating-leaved plants
aquatic plants
Maintenance and Repairs
178(4)
Severe winter-weather precautions
ponds maintenance through the seasons moving-water features
Further reading 182(1)
Useful addresses 182(2)
Plant index 184(5)
General index 189(2)
Hardiness zones 191(1)
Acknowledgments 192

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