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Ponds : a practical guide to design, construction and planting / David Kerr.
"It's almost impossible to overstate the benefits of creating a well-planned pond in your garden or field. This detailed and practical guide will give the novice and experienced gardener alike a straightforward explanation of how to plan, construct and plant a thriving pond, avoiding common problems and establishing a haven for wildlife." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780719842535 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 208 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Ramsbury : The Crowood Press, 2023.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Part one. Planning and construction -- Preliminary planning -- Tiny and small garden ponds -- Medium and large garden ponds -- Ponds on a larger scale -- Part two. Plants and planting in the pond -- Plant selection -- Marginal plants -- Oxygenating and deep-water plants -- Water lilies and nuphars -- Planting, propagation techniques and pond problems -- Integrating the pond with the surrounding area. |
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| Subject: | Ponds. Water gardens. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 635.9674 Ker | 31681010377000 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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It's almost impossible to overstate the benefits of creating a well-planned pond in your garden or field. This detailed and practical guide will give the novice and experienced gardener alike a straightforward explanation of how to plan, construct and plant a thriving pond, avoiding common problems and establishing a haven for wildlife. - NBN
Coverage includes: How to use good design and careful construction to create the conditions necessary for plants and animals to thrive in and around your pond. Detailed step-by-step guides for different pond sizes and functions. Especially useful for those planning natural swimming ponds and other large ponds. How to choose the right plants to avoid problems with nuisance species, incorporating a buyer's guide to aquatic plant purchases. Over 250 full-colour plant pictures with descriptions. Propagation and maintenance. Practical ways to avoid pitfalls, prevent problems from developing and solutions to those problems should they occur.
