- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Meredith Books (Dec 20 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0897214730
- ISBN-13: 978-0897214735
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 20.5 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 349 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#663,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #63 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Water Gardens & Ponds
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Book Description
Create beautiful, healthy water features with the detailed, step-by-step building instructions and the helpful advice on selecting materials and equipment in Ortho’s All About Building Waterfalls, Pools, and Streams, published by Meredith (R) Books.
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* Complete guide to building materials and construction techniques * Thorough advice on choosing and installing the equipment * Ideas and plans for the ultimate water feature
Create your own private oasis! Enhance your gardens with the soothing sights and sounds of water. In Ortho's All About Building Waterfalls, Pools, and Streams, you'll learn the techniques professionals use to build stunning waterfalls, pools, and streams. From the hardware to the how-to, it's all explained here. Plus you'll find guidelines for stocking the project with fish and plants and plans for water features.
Create your own private oasis! Enhance your gardens with the soothing sights and sounds of water. In Ortho's All About Building Waterfalls, Pools, and Streams, you'll learn the techniques professionals use to build stunning waterfalls, pools, and streams. From the hardware to the how-to, it's all explained here. Plus you'll find guidelines for stocking the project with fish and plants and plans for water features.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
great for do-it-yourself water gardeners,
By A Customer
This review is from: Ortho's All about Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams (Paperback)
Not withstanding the other review, this book is not by hobbyists, but by two growers and specialists in the water gardening field (you know this from reading the bio on each author and I did a little research on each and the industry)! Charles Thomas is a third generation hybridizer and nursery grower and Richard Koogle has over 20 years in the installation, construction and growing business.The pictures and detailed descriptions are very helpful, particularly for a novice installer, such as myself. There are great ideas for water features and solutions for building issues. Also, good information on basic pond care and stocking. A note about Parrot's Feather: used in contained, ornamental water gardens it is a beautiful and functional addition! It helps keep water clear, baby fish love to hide in it and it has a nice, surface growth habit that I love! I didn't see anywhere in the book a mention to toss it into a natural lake, waterway or any other place that would cause it to be a problem. The only things I would like to see more of in this book (hence 4 stars), are more detailed plant and maintenance information. However, it's all about BUILDING... so, I knew this going in. The basic info. is still helpful.
2.0 out of 5 stars
same old info...,
By Waiting for knowledge (Lafayette, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ortho's All about Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams (Paperback)
Just like most of the garden pond books we see, this book recommends invasive plant species such as parrot's feather. If these authors are so knowledgeable, why do they suggest using noxious weeds in water gardens when they should know this is one of the main avenues for the spread of these plants? When an author who isn't just a transformed hobbyist writes a book, I will buy it. I will pass on this one, thanks.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
great for do-it-yourself water gardeners,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ortho's All about Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams (Paperback)
Not withstanding the other review, this book is not by hobbyists, but by two growers and specialists in the water gardening field (you know this from reading the bio on each author and I did a little research on each and the industry)! Charles Thomas is a third generation hybridizer and nursery grower and Richard Koogle has over 20 years in the installation, construction and growing business.The pictures and detailed descriptions are very helpful, particularly for a novice installer, such as myself. There are great ideas for water features and solutions for building issues. Also, good information on basic pond care and stocking. A note about Parrot's Feather: used in contained, ornamental water gardens it is a beautiful and functional addition! It helps keep water clear, baby fish love to hide in it and it has a nice, surface growth habit that I love! I didn't see anywhere in the book a mention to toss it into a natural lake, waterway or any other place that would cause it to be a problem. The only things I would like to see more of in this book (hence 4 stars), are more detailed plant and maintenance information. However, it's all about BUILDING... so, I knew this going in. The basic info. is still helpful. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fairly detailed,
By Zachary Degarmeaux "Zac" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ortho's All about Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams (Paperback)
This book isnt overly long and filled with over the top water gardening items most people cant afford. The applications discussed a common and to the point. Thecontenet isnt bad for a beginning pond builder but you can gather most information from the book from websites online like pondmegastore or lilypons. Beginners & Novices go ahead. 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT STARTER,
By J. Franco-Reyna "JF Franco" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ortho's All about Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams (Paperback)
This book is excellent for the price and with a handyman mentallity you might be able to figure our the blind spots yourself and commence your pond.
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