Synopses & Reviews
Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener. This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books, such as marginal plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Of course, waterlilies and lotuses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia offers complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pests and diseases. With more than 700 beautiful color photos and helpful introductory chapters on pots, soils, and fertilizers, this book promises to be the bible for the selection and cultivation of every water garden plant.
Review
"As thorough-going a book on water gardening as you could hope for."—Dick Dunmire, American Gardener, May/June 2005 Dick Dunmire
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"Their [the authors'] knowledge and thoroughness are a gift to gardeners."—Kym Pokorny, Oregonian, November 25, 2004 American Gardener
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"The Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is, without question, the best book I've ever read on the subject of water gardening."—Virginia Hayes, Pacific Horticulture, Fall 2004
Synopsis
The definitive photographic reference explores the full range of plants available to the water gardener.
Synopsis
The choice water garden plants are all here in gorgeous color. Waterlilies and lotuses, marginal plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants are discussed, with complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pests and diseases.
About the Author
Greg Speichert is a founder of
Water Gardening Magazine, and the American Water Garden Society. He writes frequently on water gardening for
Fine Gardening, <>
, and
Pondkeeper. He is the co-owner of Crystal Palace Perennials, a groundbreaking nursery that helped popularize water garden plants. The nursery is now dedicated to developing and introducing new plant varieties for the wholesale industry. Greg Speichert holds a degree in horticulture from Purdue University and frequently lectures on water gardening.Sue Speichert is a founder of
Water Gardening Magazine, and the American Water Garden Society. She writes frequently on water gardening for
Fine Gardening,
American Nurseryman, and
Pondkeeper. She is the co-owner of Crystal Palace Perennials, a groundbreaking nursery that helped popularize water garden plants. The nursery is now dedicated to developing and introducing new plant varieties for the wholesale industry. Sue Speichert is the editor of
Water Gardening.