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Ponds and water features have been popular in gardens for thousands of years. This book is aimed at anyone who is thinking of building a pond, anyone who has bought some of the materials but doesn't know how to start or anyone who has a pond and needs to know how to keep it at its best. The book starts with the basics of assessing the garden, checking the site, planning and preparation, tools and materials and electrical wiring and safety. With the basics established the authors introduce the many different types of pond and how they can be created, maintained and enhanced. From split-level ponds to wildlife ponds, plant and fish and adding sculptures, bird houses, stones and bridges, each subject is presented in a clear way with box features, lists and questions and answers. The final chapter looks at water features - a rock pool or stream for a large garden or a small wall mask or trough for a tiny backyard.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book covers every aspect of ponds, from deciding what to have and where through building to maintenance of the finished product. Very detailed with lots of information, and maybe just as important lots of diagrams and photos, before during and after projects.
Although it may make pond-building look very complicated, everything is explained in step-by-step detail, complete with pros and cons, helpful hints and do-and-dont's. Even if you decide that the building side may not be your thing, this is still an excellent book for inspiration and has quite a few suggestions for maintenance which mean this would be a sound buy for anyone considering having a pond built for them by someone else.
A very interesting read and it certainly gives you something to think about.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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This book is terrific. Not just a another load of photos and blurb, but detailed information well put together. If you are about to build a pond (whether its your first one or your last one!) this is essential reading.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If You are looking for a book that explains in detail how to design , prepare and execute nearly any water feature that You can imagine , then look no further . This book is excellent , coincise , has wonderful diagrams and is worth every penny. I cant recommend this informative book more. Every one of its 80 pages can help anybody that is interested in having a pond or water feature....Buy it and enjoy it
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good value
A good value introduction to pond design and construction. Well illustrated and good explanatory text. Provides lots of useful ideas and doesn't make things seem too complicated. Read more
Published 8 months ago by B. Lowe
Pond Specialist
If your like me and new to the world of ponds this is the one book you need to get going. Clear introductions and step by step guides all in logical order. Very imformative.
Published 10 months ago by SH297
Good basic book
A very good basic book with lots of diagrams to show how to set up a pond. It demystifies how ponds and fountains work, how to build a pond and has a whole host of ideas even for... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Amazon shopper
Just what you need
Thinking of starting a garden pond, then this book is just what you need.
I already have a pond, and wanted to spruce it up. Read more
I already have a pond, and wanted to spruce it up. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Steve E
The Pond Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing, Building,...
This book was good with all round information, a good start. I would now like to find out more about about the ecosystems in more datail.
Published 14 months ago by Sandra
Don't know where to start? All you need to know is in this book.
This book is nothing less than essential for those of us embarking on designing and building our own ponds. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Book Scout
Excellent little book
Purchased this book as I was wanting to find out all about digging my own wildlife pond. This book covers all the areas you need to consider from the initial planning to adding... Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by N. M. Morgan
Nuts and Bolts
Exceptionally clear diagrams of how to construct pond edges and details, mixes of mortar/concrete, advice on materials. Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by Tech Reader
Best DIY gardening book
Great service. Book cover damaged and worth the price. Happy to purchase from you again
Published on 3 April 2009 by M. Blankson
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