A practical guide offering a range of design ideas from small fountains to ornamental ponds and full-scale waterfalls
A water feature transforms a garden into a haven, giving movement and peace as well as a focus. Aimed at both amateurs and professionals, this resource shows how just by following the simple basic rules of design and construction, and by siting the feature in exactly the right place, anyone can create a water feature that looks fantastic. It covers techniques and materials; how to use plants; such options as pools, ponds, and bog gardens; decorative structures; keeping fish; and keeping a pond healthy.
Papildus informācija
Features and reviews in Water Garden Journal, Garden Design Journal, Amateur Gardening and BBC Gardeners' World magazines. Reviews in Garden Answers, Gardens Monthly, Japanese Garden Society magazine and The Landscaper magazines.
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3 Preparation and Installation of Pools, Ponds and Bog Gardens |
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5 Decorative Structures for the Water Garden |
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7 Choosing and Keeping Fish |
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Peter J May is a landscaper and garden designer who specializes in water gardens. His career has involved designing and building a prize-winning water garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and a water-saving garden that gained an award from the British Association of Landscape Industries [ BALI]. Peter writes regular articles for magazines and is the author of several books on water garden construction and maintenance.
