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Practical advice on how to add a water feature to your garden. Plant list and solid tips to help you do it yourself., easy to follow.
From pumps to liners and plants ... Read more

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Everything you need to know to design, plan and plant a unique rock and water garden. Detailed garden illustrations highlight the best plant selection to complement your chosen feature. There is also clear advice on planting techniques, propagation and dealing with pests. A plant directory looks at all of the main plant groups, with entries arranged alphabetically within each category and clear descriptions of each plant. ... Read more

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The garden pond is at the heart of a new wave of interest in water gardening. Water is an essential part of garden design schemes and pond plants are enjoying a welcome surge in popularity. This book provides practical guidance to help gardeners choose the best plants, presenting a selection of more than 80 varieties, from submerged oxygenators to moisture-loving plants that thrive in the damp soil around the edges. All of the plants are featured in color photographs, with full details of their size, spread, care, and propagation. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington [etc.] by Law and Gilbert in 1813 in 464 pages; Subjects: Gardening; Fish-culture; Fish culture; Horticulture; Gardening / General; Gardening / Flowers / General; Gardening / Garden Design; Gardening / Reference; Gardening / Regional / General; Gardening / Techniques; Technology & Engineering / Fisheries & Aquaculture; ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
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London : printed for F. and C. Rivington; by Bye and Law, 1800. xii,408p. ; 12° ... Read more

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A wealth of colorful illustrated plans show different construction, including rocky ponds and pools, wildlife pools, streams and cascades. ... Read more

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How to design, construct, plant and maintain garden ponds. A comprehensive easy-to-follow guide for the home gardener. An authorative reference for landscape designers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Extremely Helpful
What a great book!I was able to plan, purchase the rightmaterials, and build my backyard pond.The Basics of Water Gardeningalso has an easy to follow and very low maintenance schedule to keep your pond clear and well balanced.This is a great book! ... Read more

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A garden pond, with the right planning and stocked with the right kind of aquatic plants and fish, will be a marvelous asset to your garden, attracting a great many wild animals and eventually becoming a miniature nature reserve. It is possible to have a pond which is self sustaining, requiring only occasional maintenance to keep it in good condition.

This eBook discusses:

Pond size

Where to place the pond

Construction of the pond

Fish & how many fish

Looking after your fish

Pond plants

Pond maintenance

Wildlife
... Read more

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From the publishers of Aquascape Lifestyles magazine comes The Ecosystem Pond, a soft-cover book for existing and would-be pond lovers of all types. This beautiful, 176-page book is filled with everything you need to know about water gardening! It is a full-color, glossy masterpiece that preaches the wonders of water gardening the all-natural way. With tons of inspiring photographs and loads of information, this book is a must-have for anyone that has or is looking to get a pond of their own. The Ecosystem Pond covers topics from fish and plants to maintenance and troubleshooting, giving everyone an in-depth look at the world of ponds. Get ready to let your imagination run wild! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Don't waste your money
The book is basic in content and has an overall flakey/new age tone.It reads like a sales pitch for the author's pond installations business.Moreover the title has nothing to do with "natural" ponds.It just offers a 'different'(sorta) outlook in one area--which is 'use rocks on the bottom of the pond, young man'.I'm building a much larger pond than I have now, but I certainly won't decide about the pond substrate one way or another based upon this book.

I was looking for information on how to create a truly natural pond--i.e.,an ecosystem that is self-sustaining over the long haul---with minimal energy input.This book tells you how to keep goldfish and koi--that's not an ecosystem--it's an aquarium---hardly anything natural, unless you're trying to recreate a habitat you'd find in a Chinese garden.Not my idea of an 'ecosystem'. If I could have given the book zero stars I would have done so. Don't waste your money!!!!! It's not even worth the effort to throw away, sad to say.(Tell us how you really feel, Steve.)

A Great Pond Reference
I've gone to this book several times over the past few weeks. It is a great reference for many of the common decisions/problems you will face while planning, building, and starting up your pond. ... Read more

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This complete illustrated guide to water gardens will help anyone create a beautiful backyard. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Pictures are good but missing details
After readign the other reviews I purchased this book.I am very disappointed.I had a lot of questions and this book failed to answer them.It is not very detailed or complete. I found the book "Waterfalls, Ponds and Streams" to be much more detailed and complete.It provides much better quidance in building a pond and stream.

All the reader needs to know about adding a water feature to one's garden
Water Gardens: Pools, Streams & Fountains Is A Better Homes And Gardens how-to manual packed with all the reader needs to know about adding a water feature to one's garden. Chapters cover how to design and plan a water feature, including choosing the right materials and arranging a proper water source, electrical source, and usage of pumps; constructing an indoor or outdoor water garden; enhancing a water garden with seating, paths, decks, lighting, or other features; maintaining a water garden; ideal plants and animals for a water garden, and much more. Methodical instructions and full-color photographs on every page make Water Gardens simplicity itself to use. Highly recommended for anyone interested in adding a water garden to their home.

All the reader needs to know about adding a water feature to one's garden
Water Gardens: Pools, Streams & Fountains Is A Better Homes And Gardens how-to manual packed with all the reader needs to know about adding a water feature to one's garden. Chapters cover how to design and plan a water feature, including choosing the right materials and arranging a proper water source, electrical source, and usage of pumps; constructing an indoor or outdoor water garden; enhancing a water garden with seating, paths, decks, lighting, or other features; maintaining a water garden; ideal plants and animals for a water garden, and much more. Methodical instructions and full-color photographs on every page make Water Gardens simplicity itself to use. Highly recommended for anyone interested in adding a water garden to their home.

All the reader needs to know about adding a water feature to one's garden
Water Gardens: Pools, Streams & Fountains Is A Better Homes And Gardens how-to manual packed with all the reader needs to know about adding a water feature to one's garden. Chapters cover how to design and plan a water feature, including choosing the right materials and arranging a proper water source, electrical source, and usage of pumps; constructing an indoor or outdoor water garden; enhancing a water garden with seating, paths, decks, lighting, or other features; maintaining a water garden; ideal plants and animals for a water garden, and much more. Methodical instructions and full-color photographs on every page make Water Gardens simplicity itself to use. Highly recommended for anyone interested in adding a water garden to their home.
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This ebook discusses:

Pond size

Where to place the pond

Construction of the pond

Fish & how many fish

Looking after your fish

Pond plants

Pond maintenance

Wildlife

... Read more

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A garden pond, with the right planning and stocked with the right kind of aquatic plants and fish, will be a marvellous asset to your garden, attracting a great many wild animals and eventually
becoming a miniature nature reserve. It is possible to have a pond which is self sustaining, requiring only occasional maintenance to keep it in good condition.

This ebook discusses:

Pond size

Where to place the pond

Construction of the pond

Fish & how many fish

Looking after your fish

Pond plants

Pond maintenance

Wildlife
... Read more

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Water gardens and backyard ponds are for butterflies,
frogs, birds, fish, you, and the whole family. These
ponds may be small, may even be no larger than 3 to 4
feet in diameter. These may be built in patio
containers and barrels. Drawing wildlife in your
backyard may be done by adding water gardens and
ponds. These will not only provide enjoyment and
interest but also a natural and relaxing environment
as well.

A fish pond in your backyard may become the focal
point of your backyard conversation. So spice it up
with this tips and techniques.


Download "A Guide ToBackyard Fish Pond" Now! ... Read more

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Everything you need to know to create a garden, from design basics and advice on drawing up a plan to building garden features such as walls, ponds and terraces. Over 2000 color photographs--both how to step-by-steps and beautiful inspirational images. How to choose the best plants for your particular garden environment: a catalog of over 1000 plants that thrive in a variety of conditions, plus listings of further suggestions. A comprehensive practical guide to gardening season-by-season throughout the year, including projects for the kitchen garden, the flower garden, and the greenhouse and conservatory. How to get the best from your houseplants with advice on plant types, watering, feeding, and vacation care. ... Read more

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How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More... was written with the consumer in mind: it's a show and tell presentation of everything needed to build spectacular water gardens. Jeffrey Reid proves that knowing the correct steps and using the right product for the job practically guarantees success. The methods shown in these chapters are proven, and have been taught to thousands of do-it-yourselfers.

In an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format, this book shows readers how to build ponds and waterfalls, as well as providing information about Koi fish, submersible pumps, water lilies, water features, water garden designs, UV lights, rock placement, filter systems, pond fish, marginal plants, preformed ponds, excavating, pond liners, plumbing, and landscaping.

Adding a pond or waterfall to your landscape can be very rewarding. "How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More..." ensures it will also be successful. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

great book
Book was in a-one condition and full of the information I needed. Delivery was prompt and the price was right.

Disappointing
The book has great pictures but no real detail about how to build ponds or waterfalls.How disappointed we were when we received the book.We will look for other books but will not purchase them online.We need to be able to see what is inside the cover.

There are better choices
In my opinion,this book is a very superficial overview of pond construction.A far better choice is "Ortho's All About Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams", for the same price [or slightly cheaper]."Ortho's" covers the topic much more thoroughly than this "complete guide".

Good fundamentals.
Excellent fundamental instructions for ponds and waterfalls.If you are doing a stream also, you might want to consult another title or two on the same subject. You will also need some more education on plants for your pond.But for basic pond and waterfall, this is the best I have read.

Only pictures
If you are a beginer in pond building and you need everything explained to details, do not buy this book. I bought it and it's just not good. You can read it under a hour and you'll see only pictures with nothing on them. ... Read more

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Welcome to the hobby of water gardening. Creating and owning a water garden indeed is a hobby. Like all hobbies one can spend a little or a lot initially. Remember to take your own pace with water gardening just like you would with any hobby. After time and effort has been established, your personal education and knowledge of water gardens will have grown. With this growth you now can sit back and enjoy the sight and sound of water in your yard! ... Read more

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Building the Perfect Pond & Waterfall was written for one purpose. It is to give homeowners access to the same information professional pond builders use to achieve great success on job after job. This book will expose the professional secrets that guarantee success. There are rules that must be followed to lead you to the ultimate accomplishment. The step-by-step formulas in this book will ensure that your finished project is equal to or greater than what you imagined for your yard. This book is loaded with the secrets that I and many other professional contractors have used for years to reach a level of achievement that has set the bar. It is with great joy that I share these secrets with all of you.This book holds nothing back. Weather you're an aspiring landscape contractor looking to grow your business or a homeowner who desires the ultimate pond and waterfall, Building The Perfect Pond & Waterfall will take you where you want to go. ... Read more

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For everyone who's ever wished they could build their own pond comes Pond Building for Hobbyists. This full-color book explores everything you need to know before taking the plunge into ponds. It also walks you through building a preformed pond, a pondless waterfall, and an ecosystem pond in a step-by-step, photo-guided manner. It's a must-have for water garden hobbyists everywhere, complete with chapters on maintenance and fish and plant care. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Vastly overpriced for the info!
This small book touting Aquascape Lifestyles priced at over $100 is little more than a Sunset How to Book and is actually the size of a magazine (93 total pages). Although there is some good information, that information can be found at a fraction of the cost with other new and used books that are out there. So, unless the price plummets to under $20 don't even consider buying this book.

Very useful
My husband and I were going back and forth about a pond. We didn't really know how to build it until we got this book. It gave us great ideas, guidelines to go by, and answered alot of our questions. I'm a visual person so the photos were especially helpful. ... Read more