Synopses & Reviews
A colourful and practical guide to keeping your pond in great condition. Clear text, photographs and artwork illustrations show you how to create and maintain a well-balanced pond environment in which both plants and fish can thrive. Learn how pond filters work and how you can clear troublesome algae from the water. Special sections look at seasonal maintenance and show you how to clean out your pond for a fresh start.
The book features a selection of pond fish, with guidance on choosing the best kinds for your pond and how to keep them in healthy condition.
Synopsis
A complete guide to one of the hottest gardening trends.
This guide shows water gardeners how to build a pond, add fish and aquatic plants, and keep it all healthy. The book offers:
- Beautiful photographic examples of water gardens
- Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions for setting up a pond
- Tips on selecting fish and plants, plus pictures of common species
- Advice on keeping the pond clean and attractive
Synopsis
A complete guide to one of the hottest gardening trends.
This guide shows water gardeners how to build a pond, add fish and aquatic plants, and keep it all healthy. The book offers: Beautiful photographic examples of water gardensEasy-to-follow illustrated instructions for setting up a pondTips on selecting fish and plants, plus pictures of common speciesAdvice on keeping the pond clean and attractive
About the Author
The author Steve Halls has worked in the aquatic trade all his working life. His present post of brand manager for a range of leading water gardening products brings him into close contact with the practicalities of maintaining a healthy environment for aquatic plants and fish. This hands-on involvement with the needs of pondkeepers provides him with the ideal platform to explain clearly and accurately how to create and sustain a successful water garden.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Water quality.
Pond filtration.
Coping with algae.
Growing healthy plants (Philip Swindells).
Choosing your pond fish.
Understanding your fish.
Fish health.
Cleaning out the pond (Graham Quick).
Seasonal pond maintenance.
Index and credits.