Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Greg Speichert (Author), Sue Speichert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2004

Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener. This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books, such as marginal plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Of course, waterlilies and lotuses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia offers complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pests and diseases. With more than 700 beautiful color photos and helpful introductory chapters on pots, soils, and fertilizers, this book promises to be the bible for the selection and cultivation of every water garden plant.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Waterlilies, lotus, submerged, floating and marginal water plants all get their due in this lavishly illustrated encyclopedia by Water Gardening Magazine founders Greg and Sue Speichert. Each category of plant is discussed in its own chapter, with information about its proper soil, planting and climate requirements. Much of the book is given over to descriptions of various species, and home gardeners should especially appreciate the book’s useful appendixes, which list plants for special places, such as table-top ponds, as well as by their colors. 707 color photos.
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From Booklist

Most books on water gardening devote too little space to plants, and yet, the plants one chooses will be critical to the success or failure of any given situation. The Speicherts have spent years working on this comprehensive resource, offering gardeners beautifully written entries that take in all the characteristics and cultivation requirements of hundreds of plants. A vast range of plant possibilities is included, from marginal species and floating plants to many that grow with submerged roots or in bogs. So, whether a gardener is dealing with a large pond in the countryside, a boggy backyard area, or a solitary barrel converted to a water garden, this lushly illustrated compilation filled with color photographs should provide the details and guidance necessary to select appropriate specimens for any type of acquatic design. Countless cultivars are described as the authors propose the best, most attractive flora to enhance the prospect of a water garden environment. Alice Joyce
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 388 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press (April 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881926256
• ISBN-13: 978-0881926255
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Gardening

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete, Informative and Pleasing to the Eye, February 17, 2005

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J. Daro "www.iheartmypond.com" (Ellicott City, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants (Hardcover)

There is not a better encyclopedia of pond plants on the market. The Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is a top recommendation on our web site, www.iheartmypond.com. This book has a complete run down of the most common, and some uncommon pond plants, all categorized by plant type. It includes planting, pruning and care information for the most common varieties. If you are looking for plant ideas for your pond, or are trying to indentify a mystery plant, this is the book for you.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A no-nonsense reference and identification guide, August 11, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants (Hardcover)

Full-color photographs vividly illustrate Encyclopedia Of Water Garden Plants, a no-nonsense reference and identification guide to identifying and cultivating a vast array of flora available to water gardeners of all skill and experience levels. Carefully researched and written over the course of seven years by founding members of the American Water Gardening Society, Encyclopedia Of Water Garden Plants is an all-encompassing reference and resource and a horticultural pleasure simply to browse as well as a thorough, hands-on useful resource.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for selection and maintenance of pond plants, July 27, 2007

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E. Boydstun "pond person" (Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants (Hardcover)

I have had a pond for 30+ years. This is one of the best and most detailed resouces that I have come across. It is one of the few that details the type of waterlily corms that each variety has. This is extremely helpful in identifying plants that have spread naturally and are not blooming. Great photographs. Uses both common names and scientific names.