- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Whitecap Books (Feb 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1552855708
- ISBN-13: 978-1552855706
- Product Dimensions: 29.7 x 20.8 x 1.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,520,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Water has featured prominently in garden designs for thousands of years; hardly surprisingly - it can captivate the senses, creating visually stimulating light and movement and soothing splashing and bubbling sounds. In its many forms, water can be used as the focus of anew garden or to add an exciting fresh dimension to an existing one. Encompassing every aspect of water in the garden, this beautiful - but also eminently practical - book is full of ideas for incorporating water into a garden design. Ponds, watercourses, waterfalls, fountains and small water features - from pebble fountains to troughs - are illustrated with inspiring photographs, and their construction explained in detailed text and ,where applicable, step-by-step diagrams. There is also a section devoted to bridging water - using stepping stones, timber decking and islands as well as a variety of bridges. But the book doesn't confine itself to the water features; comprehensive chapters on water garden plants and pond fish are no less important and give advice on choosing suitable species. How to care for both plants and fish is explained in a chapter on water garden care, which also contains essential information on water quality and filtration, pond care and a seasonal guide. The final chapter looks at how to design, build and plant a wildlife pond that will attract a variety of creatures - birds, amphibians, aquatic insects and microscopic waterlife - and help to improve the environment as a whole.
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About the Author
Following an early fascination with water life, James Allison built his first pond at the age of 14 and soon developed an avid interest in water plants, goldfish and koi. This led to studies in biology at Durham University and in aquatic biology at London University. He now works as manager of the pond section of one of the UK's leading aquatic specialist firms. He has lectured on water gardening and fishkeeping and is a regular contributor to the aquatic press.
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Informative and Comprehensive
6 April 1998
Format:Hardcover
This book is extremely comprehensive and informative. It covers all of the basics and gives great advice about water gardens. James Allison provides a wide varitey of examples for people of all skill levels. I will be building a water garden this summer, and this book has greatly aided me in planning my project.
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14 Sep 2007
Format:Hardcover
This book is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Perfect condition and rapid delivery. Excellent service.
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