DIY Guide to Ponds, Fountains, Rain Gardens & Water Features, Revised Edition: Designing, Constructing, Planting (Creative Homeowner) Landscaping with Aquatic Plants, Fish, Wooden Bridges, and More by Nina Koziol

Get all the inspiration and direction you need to create your own home water garden! Expertly written guide to making your very own sustainable home water garden, including fountains, waterfalls, streams, bog gardens, and rain gardens Step-by-step tutorials and instructions for pond foundations, moving water features, pond cleaning, troubleshooting, designing wooden bridges, and more Practical advice on every consideration of planning your water garden: size, style, light, location, climate, slopes, materials, configuration, and other factors Which aquatic plants, fish, and other pond inhabitants to incorporate into your water gardens, from koi, frogs, and birds to turtles, dragonflies, and snails, plus which nuisance insects to be on the alert for Historical inspiration from Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Persia, China, Japan, and Europe, with an overview of water gardens throughout history Revised edition contains updated information on rain gardens and today's latest products, a chapter on constructing naturalistic, chlorine-free swimming ponds, construction and planting methods, and more Read more

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From the Publisher Create a Magical Water Garden in Your Own Backyard Bring your dream water garden to life! This detailed guide is packed with photos and step-by-step information for building and maintaining rain gardens and water features for outdoor space of any size. 256 pages combine dreams with practicality, featuring water gardens from naturalistic to formal, plus fountains, streams, and waterfalls. Learn how to incorporate aquatic plants and fish, design wooden bridges and stepping stones, and more! Updated edition features information on pond-less waterfall kits, chlorine-free naturalistic swimming ponds, planting methods, and more Step-by-step tutorials for pond foundations, moving water features, and cleaning your pond Expert tips for choosing water garden size, style, location, climate, slopes, and materials Aquatic plants to use and pond inhabitants to try like Koi, frogs, birds, and turtles Designs from Greece, Rome, Japan, China, and more to inspire you Getting Started A World of Inspiration Explore what other countries like France, Greece, and Japan (pictured) have designed thought history, then start planning! Learn how to choose a site, integrate into your existing landscape, consider sun and shade, check local regulations, choose your lining, and plan for lighting. Installing Your Pond Learn about building your pond's foundation (pictured), installing a flexible liner, preformed and lined inground ponds, working with terrain, planting shelf options, shaping a waterfall, plumbing, installing a submersible pump, and installing watercourses. Wetland and Rain Gardens See how to create a natural-look pond near wetland, build a natural swimming pool, or create your own freestanding wetland garden (pictured). Tips include making a bog garden, choosing the right plants, fish, and other water-loving creatures like frogs and snails, and how to attract birds to your water feature. Ecological Balance Discover how your pond or water garden is a self-contained ecosystem, and how to keep it stable with tips on dealing with water problems, controlling algae (pictured), when to rinse and fill, filtration, mechanical and biological filters, and making repairs. You'll even learn about the plants to use with a detailed plant encyclopedia! Upgrade Your Outdoor Space with Creative Homeowner: DIY Guide to Ponds, Fountains, Rain Gardens & Water Features Succulents for Your Home and Garden Trees, Shrubs & Hedges for Your Home White Gardens Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 61 27 12 14 67 Price $23 29 $22 99 $24 99 $22 99 $23 29 Learn How To: Create your own home water garden Grow, care for, and craft with succulents Landscape for four-season interest, color, and beauty Create a stunning garden that shines at night Integrate hardscape design into your landscape Page Count: 256 216 256 152 240