Outdoor Water Features: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects For Your Yard and Garden [Paperback]

Alan Bridgewater (Author), Gill Bridgewater (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2001

No one can deny the power and attraction of water features. And it's never been easier for gardeners to add the sparkle and serenity of water to their own landscapes. Garden centers and flower shows throughout North America provide both the tools and the inspiration; this book will give readers the know-how.

Projects range from simple to more advanced. Readers can choose among a classic wall-mounted fountain spout, a traditional or contemporary cascade and garden pond, an authentic Japanese-style bamboo water pump, witty water sculptures, and more. With 16 projects in all, this book has something to offer all tastes, budgets, and abilities.

Each project is accompanied by clear, step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, plus helpful tips and techniques. Also included is a list of tools and materials. Whether readers imagine a container bog garden, a romantic millstone fountain, or a cascade, this book will help them make it a reality.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This all-in-one book from Gill and Alan Bridgewater offers readers plans for 16 different water projects, including fountains and koi pools.” – Tulsa World

 

From the Back Cover

Bring life and movement into your yard and garden with the sparkle and cool serenity of water!

Ponds, pools, cascades, fountains, waterspouts, and even a container bog garden - whatever the size or style of your outdoor living space, Outdoor Water Features offers attractive plans and step-by-step instructions for introducing water into your yard. Much more than simply a book on water gardens, this is the book for do-it-yourselfers who want to make beautiful outdoor water projects.

* Sixteen unique projects for both novice and more experienced do-it-yourselfers

* Complete, easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, including materials lists and cross-section drawings

* Comprehensive information on installing pumps and filters, fitting fountains, creating formal and informal ponds, and selecting plants for water features

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580173349
• ISBN-13: 978-1580173346
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #526,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your Garden Will Be Alive - With the Sound of Water, May 16, 2001

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Al the Pal "Al the Pal" (The Fruited Plain, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outdoor Water Features: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects For Your Yard and Garden (Paperback)

Do you like the refreshing sound of lemonade trickling into a glass, only you wish it would last longer? The relaxing sound of running water is refreshing and also attracts wildlife. This book has 16 projects you can build, most quite easily, with simple, readily available materials that will add sound and visual interest to your yard.

The book has information about tools, materials and plants, well illustrated with photographs and watercolor drawings. There are even maintenance tips. Some of the projects are as small as container fountains and some as large as ponds. They even discuss "bog gardening." Most of the designs fall in the small to medium size range.

Among the more interesting projects is a "Japanese Deer Scarer" which is an animated bamboo fixture that beats on a rock while dumping water. Also unique is a "Wine Bottle Spray Fountain." (We are avidly gathering the materials for this one as I write.) There are several that utilize sheet copper parts and one made from glass bricks.

There are lots of good tips on design that you can use for your own variations. If you are only going to buy one book on outdoor water features, get this one. It is sure to be an inspiration for your next weekend "water" project.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Helpful Aid, November 24, 2004

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Greg Speichert "garden guy" (Cedar Lake, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outdoor Water Features: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects For Your Yard and Garden (Paperback)

For anyone wanting to learn how to add water to their yard, this is the book to get. I loved it because the projects are easy to follow and there aren't any steps that you will not be able to do.
The information at the front of the book lays out a good foundation for the projects that you will find throughout the book. From everything such as designing, planning and the tools you will need, to maintenance and the many projects; this book will lead the path to having the calming effect of water in your yard.
The illustrations and photography just add to how helpful and very informative this book really is. This book would make a great gift for any gardener.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas!, July 20, 2006

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capebabs "capebabs" (Mashpee, Ma United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Outdoor Water Features: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects For Your Yard and Garden (Paperback)

This book has some good information, great design ideas,
and beautiful pictures. My pond is up and running, and
the fishies and frogs and water lillies are VERY Happy.