Ponds : a practical guide to design, construction and planting

Summary: "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." --

Record details

ISBN: 9780719842535 (trade paperback)
Physical Description: print
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.