Synopses & Reviews
Enjoy the delights of a beautifully landscaped water garden without the time-consuming, strenuous effort often associated with such a sanctuary. Whether you want your garden to be filled with the peaceful sounds of running water, the tranquility of water lilies reflected in the water, or the fascinating sight of swimming fish, you can have the water garden of your dreams without investing all your spare time caring for it. The secret to low-maintenance water gardening is careful planning. Learn how to select the proper sight and construction materials for your water feature in order to prevent potential problems. Find out which plants act as natural filters, and see how to construct your own bio-filter and surface skimmer. Next select the appropriate plants and fish for a low-maintenance garden. Exquisite full-color photographs of water lilies will help you choose the varieties that suit your tastes and your garden's requirements. A special section of tips offers many shortcuts for garden tasks and includes a season-by-season discussion of chores to do and time-saving, problem-preventing measures to take. It has been said that water gardening is good for the soul and spirit. Now it can also be easy on your body and your time limitations. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.
Synopsis
“Tells gardeners how to plan and construct a low-maintenance water garden...provides extensive information on filtration, plant and fish care, and seasonal maintenance. Nash explains how to select the correct site, how to prevent problems concerning tree roots, runoffs, and water tables, how to prevent spilling and flooding, and how to protect water gardens from predators. All 128 pages contain color photographs.” —
Booklist.Synopsis
“Tells gardeners how to plan and construct a low-maintenance water garden...provides extensive information on filtration, plant and fish care, and seasonal maintenance. Nash explains how to select the correct site, how to prevent problems concerning tree roots, runoffs, and water tables, how to prevent spilling and flooding, and how to protect water gardens from predators. All 128 pages contain color photographs.” —
Booklist.