American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Ponds And Water Features (Paperback)

~ Peter Robinson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Full of solid, practical advice and plenty of how-to pictures, Ponds and Water Features is an ideal title for those looking to create unusual ponds, wetlands, or fountains in their gardens. Focusing on appropriate plants for damp areas, and exploring all kinds of methods for adding natural looking and healthy water features, you'll find direction for growing gorgeous plants and creating your own unique haven.

Designed to be a complete do-it-yourself guide, don't let the small format of this book fool you--it's absolutely jam-packed with ideas for all styles of gardens, and as always, publisher Dorling Kindersley manages to take fairly complicated projects and reduce them to a manageable size that even the home improvement novice can handle. Practical considerations are dealt with firmly--no skipping such detail work like drawing up thorough plans or planning around underground utilities. The aim of this book is to get you professional-quality results, and if you follow directions carefully, you'll get the job done beautifully. The plant listings supply plenty of ideas for many climates and special needs.

Inspirational ideas are plentiful--the garden photographs are lush and detailed, and provide all kinds of unusual notions for creating a truly unique gardening space. Whether you're looking to add a formal reflecting pond, or incorporate a simple fountain into your courtyard, you'll find options for all your projects that will set your new plants off beautifully with striking combinations of textures and materials. --Jill Lightner

Product Description

Introducing a new series of practical guides on important gardening topics. A new generation of gardening reference titles, the AHS Practical Guides present the practical know-how of the American Horticultural Society in compact, attractive guides that address specific gardening topics. From popular plants and plant groups to garden design and planning solutions, these books answer every gardener's needs. With new photography, fresh ideas, straightforward text, and the finest horticultural information, the AHS Practical Guides inspire confidence and ensure success. Practical information in a compact format, with more than 250 color photos in each guide Includes clearly explained projects for the less experienced or busy gardener.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (March 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078944156X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789441560
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,569,696 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book with lots of pictures and instructions, August 17, 2000

By A Customer

I knew I wanted to add water to my garden but I was not sure what or how. This book is filled with examples and ideas. It also contains detailed instructions and illustrations for installing various ponds and fountains. Then it goes on to complete the project with descriptions and photographs of plants for in and around a pond.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good But Left Me Wanting, October 15, 2000

By	D. Segelstrom (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book had good technical information/illustrations for building a water garden but I would have liked more information on ideas for pond settings, examples of different types. After reading it, I was looking for another book . . .

5.0 out of 5 stars This may be the book you've been looking for., July 28, 1999

By A Customer

Chances are, you're like me...you'd like to place a small pond in your garden. Not a large, elaborate, expensive, complicated pond; just a nice little pond with a perfect design. If so, this is the book for you. I have searched quite some time for a book that can guide me through this task without overkill. This book has it all in just the right amounts. Excellent photo's that don't look like they were taken in the sixties! Clear, concise and to the point, yet full of imaginative ideas. At this price, it's a steal.