Complete Guide to Water Gardens: Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls, Streams

by Kathleen Fisher

Complete Guide to Water Gardens is a comprehensive guide to designing and installing all types of home water gardens, from naturalistic to formal. Readers will learn about site selection and construction materials and methods. They will receive information on pumps, filters, lighting, and other accessories. The book also explains how to install streams, waterfalls, fountains, and statues, as well as how to design bridges and stepping-stones. Complete Guide to Water Gardens also includes information on maintaining water quality and selecting fish and plants. Beautifully illustrated, including step-by-step sequences and instructions, this book shows readers all they need to know in order to create and maintain the water garden of their dreams.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Reference

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2000

Reviews

[Margo · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are considering adding a water feature to your property for the first time, this is an easy and excellent read. Kathleen Fishers give a broad overview of many different types of features, giving the materials, installation requirements and upkeep requirements for each. While she includes basic DIY installation info with just a few photos, this book will not provide you with all the information you will need unless you're the kind of person to just jump into a project. The book has helped me to consider the size and style of water feature I want to install and whether or not I want to add fish. I also have a much better understanding of the maintenance that will be required. Highly recommend for folks who just thinking about adding a water feature, either as a DIY project or even if you intend to hire a contractor.

[Salsabrarian]

Has a chapter on pond maintenance through the year, instructions on how to repair a pond leak, and plant selections. Good info, comprehensive.