Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls (Landscaping)

Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls (Landscaping)

Review"The editors of this guide wisely provide cautionary instructions on potential hazards in the addition of a variety of water elements to a garden. ....... The selection and care of fish for a pond, a directory of suitable plantings, and a glossary complete this helpful publication. Marilyn K. Alaimo Chicago Botanic Garden March 19, 2010Whether readers are deciding on the type of pond that best suits their wants and needs or trying to decide whether a stream or a waterfall fits better into their landscape, Smart Guide: Ponds, Waterfalls & Fountains has it all. Completely rewritten and packed with all-new full-color photographs and illustrations, this guide will help homeowners plan, build, and maintain their water feature with step-by-step do-it-yourself sequences and easy-to-understand directions. Chapters cover everything from plant and fish selection to tips on choosing a spray or statuary fountain, how to install pond shells, digging out a watercourse and waterfall, and even adding accents such as bridges and stepping-stones to the backyard. For homeowners who can't wait to get started in the spring and want to show off their creativity, Smart Guide: Ponds, Waterfalls & Fountains will not only help their project take off; it will instill the confidence to finish.Book DescriptionA water garden--incorporating a pond and waterfall and/or fountain--is today's sought-after companion to almost any backyard landscaping project. Smart Guide: Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls leads readers through each step of selecting, designing, installing, and maintaining a pond with a waterfall and/or fountain. Totally revised and rewritten, this concise construction manual is packed with all the essential information a homeowner needs to successfully handle each task. All-new full-color photographs and detailed drawings clearly illustrate the step-by-step instructions, which are written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind. - More than 150 full-color photographs - 100 color illustrations- Water-quality testing, fish and plant selection, and care and maintenance- How to bring a stream or waterfall into your backyard the easy way- Installing a pond shell liner- Installing flexible pond liners of any size, on any kind of terrain- Index and glossaryFrom the Back CoverThis SmartGuide