The Water Garden Design Book [Hardcover]

Yvonne Rees (Author), Peter May (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2001

Here's how to transform an ordinary backyard garden into true showpiece. This beautiful, color-filled, idea-packed book will energize creative imaginations with its 15 garden design projects, all having water features. Whether designed around a pond, a brook, a small pool, or a simple waterspout, a garden becomes a place of magic when water is one of its design elements. Each of this book's projects is illustrated with a dozen or more high-detail pictures showing plant, accessory, and landscape particulars. These details are brought together in a photo of the entire garden, complemented with a full-color diagrammatic drawing that is keyed to each of the individually illustrated details. Options and variations on each theme show gardeners how to customize the book's designs to suit their own climate, soil, and garden space. Additional features include:A 14-page comprehensive plant directoryA 10-page directory of fish to populate the pond or other water sourceA detailed chapter on care and maintenance of both pond and garden More than 200 full-color illustrations and clear, step-by-step instructions cover every aspect of water garden planning and construction.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Building a water feature is no simple project. A rushed job will result in an amateur-looking finish and, even worse, a feature not in the right place causing a multitude of problems. "Water Garden Design" is an excellent prop for both the first time water gardener as well as those seeking a more inspirational idea to include in their garden. Following on from the basic knowledge required for siting, excavation and construction of ponds and water features are 15 different designs ranging from the simple bubble fountain to the more advanced streams and waterfalls. Woodland settings, formal settings and contemporary situations are all featured accompanied by clear construction details, planting plans and associated tips. Gloriously illustrated with both colour photographs and detailed colour drawings, it opens ones mind to the endless possibilities offered by the inclusion of water in the garden. Calmness, reflection, light play and the myriad of wildlife drawn to water combine to make a haven of peace in your own green space. The gentle trickle or cascade of water inducing a relaxed air into what is all too often noisy surroundings. Fish are covered too for those wanting a splash of moving colour in their pond and the comprehensive plant directory, arranged by seasonal interest, should ensure a floriferous display throughout the year. Ending on a diary of maintenance, this excellent book gives all the facts clearly and concisely whilst at the same time inspiring one with the beautiful designs featured. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Yvonne Rees is editor of the British magazine, Water Gardener, and the author of nine previously published books on gardening and water gardens.

Peter May is an international consultant on garden design and construction, specializing in water features. Among his many clients is Harrod's, the famous London department store. Peter May also appears regularly on British television, where he gives advice and information on gardening and water gardens.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764153730
• ISBN-13: 978-0764153730
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,457,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasure to read, September 27, 2001

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Ron Gullon (Redlands, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Water Garden Design Book (Hardcover)

This book has given me the confidence to go ahead and get working on my first water garden. It is pretty complete -- the introduction and essentials outlines some of the basics, and then there are 15 different designs, beautifully rendered with both photos and illustration, lots of tips, steps involved, points to remember, etc. These are designs with at least one significant distingushing feature; they are not all "dig a hole and line the rim with rocks". My coworker has had half-a-dozen koi ponds over the last 15+ years, and his verification of what this book was telling me lent it credibility to me. Near the end of the book details mainenance throughout the year, particular fish and their particular needs, what to think about with plants, etc. I saw other books on the shelf on water gardening, but having read this I don't feel I need to get another.