Ponds and Water Gardening

This directory is aimed at providing guidance on selecting the right plants, pond maintenance and useful tips on how to plant and care for water plants. There are practical tips and instructions presented in topic-based spreads. COVER PRICE £14.99

ISBN: 9780304354894

Water gardening is one of today's fastest growing horticultural interests, for novice and experienced gardeners alike. This comprehensive and practical book describes both traditional and modern techniques of creating a water feature, from pools and streams to waterfalls and fountains.

ISBN: 9781841881713

The soothing sight and sound of water is one of the greatest pleasures a garden can offer. Now those with small gardens or even no garden at all, can enjoy the delights of water features with this practical guide to designing, building and planting your own original container water gardens. Here ideas and step-by-step instructions for over 25 small-scale, low-maintenance water features to suit small gardens, patios, balconies and even indoors. All are surprisingly simple to construct and install. From a miniature pond in a shrub tub to a pebble fountain in a pot, or from a free-standing cascade for a patio to a decorated watering-can with water pouring over a paved or pebbled area, there are plenty of ideas for small outside spaces. Projects for indoors include a table feature with flowing water and house plants, and a pedestal rock pool for the conservatory. An illustrated plant directory lists over 80 plants suitable for different types of water garden, with details of propagation and attention required, information on whether it is a floating plant, a border plant or a water-loving plant, and whether it is suitable for indoors or outdoors. COVER PRICE £14.99

isbn: 0276425723

Adding a pond to your garden creates a haven of tranquillity and serenity at any time of the year. "Gem Garden Ponds" is the comprehensive beginner's guide to mastering the practicalities of pond styles, materials and wildlife. A pond with a creative use of plants can transform your garden into an oasis teeming with wildlife. "Gem Garden Ponds" is the indispensable guide to creating the perfect pond, giving the reader clear guidance on the practical process. This practical, pocket-sized beginner's guide gives unrivalled advice on every step of pond construction. Contents include: planning your pond and necessary material; selecting and installing plants, fish and wildlife; help on planting combinations and a maintenance guide; plant directory provides essential information on over 50 pond plants; and care tip boxes offering invaluable advice on tending to individual plants. An enthusiastic beginner will gain the confidence to create, build and maintain an exciting garden pond with the help of this information-packed, portable guide.

isbn: 0007204027

Ponds, pools and streams can transform the most ordinary gardens and patios, whatever the size and style. "Weekend DIY: Garden Ponds" shows readers how to enhance their gardens by giving them the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, construct and maintain the ideal pond, whether it is an informal wildlife pond with wild planting or a formal raised pond with a fountain and decorative edging. With the weekend gardener in mind, each of the 10 step-by-step projects is easy to construct and requires little DIY expertise. An introductory chapter covers essential information on tools, materials and techniques, including choosing the right liner, excavating the area and fitting pumps and filters, as well as maintaining the pond, while the projects themselves give inspiration and guidance on creating a range of stunning garden ponds. COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9781843306252

This work offers simple steps to gardening success, from the experts at the RHS Follow RHS show-how and know-how for a garden that looks great all year round (whatever size it is). Inspirational tips and techniques on creating impressive water features, cascades, ponds, choosing the right plants, keeping them in top condition and more guarantee success. Get perfect results: whether you're a green-fingered guru or a gardening novice. For more step-by-step gardening advice, pick up other titles from this series.COVER PRICE £6.99

ISBN: 9781405315944

Inspirational ideas for water projects and rock gardens, includingspecial features on Japanese gardens, gravel gardens and sloping rockeries, a bubble fountain, and a dramatic cascade. Over 15 plans plus 200 colour photographs throughout. Includes an extensive plant list of water plants and alpines, and practical step-by-step advice and handy tips on pond maintenance, stocking your pool and propagation. If you are looking to breathe new life into your garden, why not consider adding a rock or water feature? No matter what its size, every garden can be transformed by these most versatile of elements, whether you choose a simple rocky focal point or the smallest water display. The book is divided into three sections: Rock Gardens, Water Gardens and Japanese Gardens detailing inspirational ideas of rock and water features which you could add to your garden. With its advice on care and maintenance, and extensive plant lists, Rock and Water Gardens is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to introduce these most stunning of elements into the garden. Designed for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, this practical series provides inspiration and expert advice on specific gardening subjects. Other titles include Growing Herbs, Colourful Gardens and Containers.

ISBN: 9781844760534

A water feature will bring vitality and enchantment to a garden. This book shows you how you can create one - whatever the size of your garden, ambition or budget. Do you want a lively cascade or a tranquil pool? A formal style with a classic fountain or a naturalistic design planted to attract wildlife? Andi Clevely helps you to choose from the many possibilities. He supplies all the practical know-how that you need to make a pond, a fountain or a waterfall, providing clear instructions on calculating size, construction and pump installation as well as advice on extra touches such as islands, edges, lighting and fish. He tells you too about the plants that revel in watery conditions, and how best to grow them: those like water lilies that like to stand in deep water, the marginals such as irises and kingcups that flourish on the edges, 'floaters' and bog plants. Here is everything you need to know about how to enjoy water in your garden. COVER PRICE £9.99

ISBN: 9780711226418

Water features have become an essential part of contemporary gardening, and this new title in the popular Collins Practical Gardener series provides all the practical know-how for installing a water feature with a comprehensive directory of the plants to grow in and around them. The first section of this book takes an in-depth look at all the practical and design considerations involved in choosing and building a water feature -- where to site it; different materials and styles, such as waterfalls, fountains, streams, beaches, bog gardens; constructing the feature and installing extras, such as pumps, lights and safety features; maintenance e. g. keeping the water clean. The main part of the book is a comprehensive directory of aquatic plants, divided into six sections reflecting the full range of plants: floating, flowering, oxygenating, marginal, bog, grasses and ferns. Each entry includes a visual chart listing the best varieties and indicating when to plant, length of flowering season, spread, height and hardiness. In addition, quick-access care charts provide a hit list of care requirements and problems to look out for. The final chapters include a special section on keeping and attracting wildlife to water features, and an extensive troubleshooting section on pond problems and how to deal with them.

ISBN: 9780007164059