The Illustrated Practical Guide to Water and Rock Gardening: Everything You Need to Know to Design, Construct and Plant Up...
- ISBN-10
- 1844765016
- ISBN-13
- 9781844765010
- Category
- Aquatic plants
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Southwater Pub
- Author
- Peter Robinson
Description
The first section of this book, 'Rock and Water in Gardens', celebrates ponds, streams and fountains, with nine examples of rock and water features. Next 'Special Features' looks at the finishing touches in a water garden, including bridges and lighting. Safety, the water table, and making a plan are covered in 'Planning the Design'. 'Materials and Equipment'discusses liners, edgings, pumps and filters. 'Constructing Rock and Water Gardens' gives advice on installation, with photographic sequences and illustrations to take you through the process. No feature would be complete without soft landscaping, and in 'Planting Water and Rock Gardens', there is guidance on designing, planting and propagating.The 'Plant Directory' covers a range of water lilies, marginals and moisture-lovers as well as trees, shrubs and alpines. 'Fish and Other Fauna' looks at introducing fish, while 'Care and Maintenance' explains how to keep your garden in top condition.
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