- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Bulfinch (April 30 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0821227963
- ISBN-13: 978-0821227961
- Product Dimensions: 30.1 x 21.8 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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#67,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Techniques > Water Gardens & Ponds
- #64 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Flowers
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Product Description
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Acclaimed water gardening writer Philip Swindells brings more than thirty years experience to this definitive work on water gardens. Look no further for inspiration, advice and planting suggestions. Whether you have a town courtyard, a large country garden or, if you are very lucky, a natural stream, information on water design for all situations is contained here. Fabulously illustrated with water features of every shape, size, form and style, the choice is almost overwhelming. A formal pond punctuated by perfect plantings of irises, an informal wildlife pond teeming with native flora and fauna, rills, streams, water-falls, cascades, water meadows and bog gardens. The list is endless. Philip Swindells brings his unrivalled expertise to explain the methods of installation, the hard-landscaping, planting, stocking and aftercare. Handy hints on possible problems and how to overcome them together with how to rejuvenate an overgrown water feature are also included. A directory of plants from deep-water aquatics to marginals and tropicals for those fortunate enough to have a conservatory pond ensures perfect plant selection. The technicalities of siting and construction together with the installation of electrics are clearly explained to ensure perfect results. So if you are thinking of creating a water feature, look no further for a book to assist. Not only does inspiration jump from the pages but sound water gardening advice ensures a complete picture within one cover.
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Book Description
Water has featured prominently in garden designs for thousands of years. Its appeal to the senses -- its visually compelling light and movement and soothing splashing and bubbling sounds -- still attracts the imagination of gardeners worldwide.
With a wealth of practical ideas and tips on water gardening, this indispensable book helps minimize the problems faced in building and maintaining a water garden, and maximizes the pleasure a well-designed water garden can give. Including design options -- for every aesthetic, space, and budget -- this guide is not only practical but inspirational.
-- "The Master Book of the Water Garden" is the most comprehensive book on the subject aimed at both the experienced as well as the amateur gardener. This is the perfect book for anyone planning to add or renovate a space in the garden.
-- Heavily illustrated with over 450 full-color photographs and easy-to-follow sketches.
-- Includes detailed step-by-step instructions for creating any water garden design -- whether grand-scale estate gardens or a modest back porch venture.
-- Accessible to all levels of gardeners, these design ideas appeal to both the amateur and professional landscaper.
With a wealth of practical ideas and tips on water gardening, this indispensable book helps minimize the problems faced in building and maintaining a water garden, and maximizes the pleasure a well-designed water garden can give. Including design options -- for every aesthetic, space, and budget -- this guide is not only practical but inspirational.
-- "The Master Book of the Water Garden" is the most comprehensive book on the subject aimed at both the experienced as well as the amateur gardener. This is the perfect book for anyone planning to add or renovate a space in the garden.
-- Heavily illustrated with over 450 full-color photographs and easy-to-follow sketches.
-- Includes detailed step-by-step instructions for creating any water garden design -- whether grand-scale estate gardens or a modest back porch venture.
-- Accessible to all levels of gardeners, these design ideas appeal to both the amateur and professional landscaper.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got/want a water feature? Get this book!,
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This review is from: The Master Book of the Water Garden: The Ultimate Guide to Designing and Maintaining Water Gardens (Paperback)
When my husband & I bought a house recently, it came complete with a man-made pond, stream, and waterfall.I borrowed every book about ponds and water features from the library. They didn't own The Master Book of the Water Garden. Too bad. This is the most complete book on the subject I've come across. To begin with, it has wonderful pictures and makes a great coffee table book, even if you're not looking for water garden information. There are two indices: one that's general and one that's specifically for plants. Throughout the book are "Problem Solving" asides. Sometimes entire pages are dedicated to answering questions about fish, plant depth, water quality, and much more. But I thought its strength was the amount of very specific information on the subjects it covers. Other books dealt with just ponds, or waterfalls, or wet and dry streams. This book covers all that as well as fountains, water meadows, bogs, and containers. Discussions include bridges, decking, walkways, lighting, filters, propagating plants, & the various kinds of liners. Cleaning and maintaining the water feature is included, as well as seasonal upkeep. Designing your water garden, picking plants, choosing a location, & deciding on size are just a few of the subjects covered. And fish subjects aren't limited to just koi and goldfish. I was most interested in how to drain and repair a leaking pond. This has been difficult information to find. Swindells even tells you what to do with the fish while you're making repairs or changes to the pond. My only criticism is that the plant index uses the Latin names for the plants. Though it does include common names, in many instances, if you're not sure what you're looking for, a specific plant may be a bit difficult to find. I must admit that there are full color pictures of the plants in the book, though my favorite water plant, horsetails, isn't included. This book is already well thumbed and the pages wrinkled from where they've been wet. In other words, it's useful and used.
5.0 out of 5 stars
ONE OF THE BEST,
By Suzanne Scott (Thorofare, nj United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Master Book of the Water Garden (Hardcover)
This book has all the information needed to build and maintain a pond. There is everything you need to know from A-Z including maintaince, plants, fish, etc. A must have.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great coverage for building ponds and water gardens,
By Robin G. Sowton "rsowton" (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Master Book of the Water Garden (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book for building water gardens, ponds, pools and streams. The subject is covered thoroughly with detailed descriptions about installing fountains, lighting, islands, and landscaping. There are lots of lovely photos that will let your imagination grow as to the kinds of ponds you can design and build. You are only limited by the size of your yard. There is a large section about adding different types of water plants to specific areas of the pond. Plus, there is good coverage about adding fish, attracting wildlife, and performing seasonal maintenance. Construction techniques vary from simple to more complex designs, including waterfalls and ripple effects. Another book, Nash's The Complete Pond Builder, seems to have slightly better construction detail and also more examples of smaller ponds. However, Swindells' book is much more comprehensive and it contains a lot more information about maintenance, fish, and plants.
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