How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More...: The Complete Guide [Paperback]

Jeffrey Reid (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998

How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More... was written with the consumer in mind: it's a show and tell presentation of everything needed to build spectacular water gardens. Jeffrey Reid proves that knowing the correct steps and using the right product for the job practically guarantees success. The methods shown in these chapters are proven, and have been taught to thousands of do-it-yourselfers.

In an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format, this book shows readers how to build ponds and waterfalls, as well as providing information about Koi fish, submersible pumps, water lilies, water features, water garden designs, UV lights, rock placement, filter systems, pond fish, marginal plants, preformed ponds, excavating, pond liners, plumbing, and landscaping.

Adding a pond or waterfall to your landscape can be very rewarding. "How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More..." ensures it will also be successful.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls is a great book for those about to build their first water garden. The chapter on waterfall building is the best I have ever seen." -- Allan Sperling, Director, National Pond Society & Owner, Pondscapes magazine

"How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls is the book the industry has been waiting for. This is exactly what the consumer wants. I received a sample copy [at] 10:00 am...at 1:00 pm that same day I placed an order for 1,000 copies to be delivered immediately." -- Kenny Holt, Owner, Bayhill Waterscape Supply

"Adding a pond or waterfall to your landscape will be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. I fell in love with their significant beauty about twelve years ago and I've never looked back. Water features, many of which are in this book, have brought me so much personal joy and pleasure. Knowing the correct steps and using the right product for the job practically guarantees success. This book will show and tell you everything that you need. The methods shown in these chapters are proven and have been taught to thousands of do-it-yourselfers." -- The Introduction; Jeffrey Reid

From the Publisher

Jeffrey Reid is president of Tranquillity Ponds, Inc, the nation's largest pond specialty company, and is recognized by the National Pond Society as a Master of Ponds. Over the last decade Jeff has worked on more than 1,000 ponds and waterfalls, dedicating his life to teaching others to build these beautiful water features.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN) (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564651959
• ISBN-13: 978-1564651952
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

144 of 145 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a complete guide, April 20, 2000

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Poneeboy - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More...: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

This is mostly a picture book with very little detail. I read it in under an hour and still had no idea about issues like electrical, pump size, and caluculating flow for a waterfall. If I was in a brick and mortar store, I would have never bought this title. Instead, I have found a lot of use out of "Ortho's All about Garden Pools and Fountains".

47 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Only pictures, May 26, 2003

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Sasa Dal Ponte (Kutina, Croatia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More...: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

If you are a beginer in pond building and you need everything explained to details, do not buy this book. I bought it and it's just not good. You can read it under a hour and you'll see only pictures with nothing on them.

44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great DIY book for Ponds, March 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls and Much More...: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

This book is well illustrated and explained - there are numerous examples. For a first-time builder like me, the information on excavating, plumbing and landscaping was very useful.I have a beautiful pond in my backyard now. I haven't started on my waterfall yet but will look back into this book when I do. I used another book to get started - A Complete Introduction to Garden Ponds and that's a good book too if you are a beginner.