The Water Garden Specialist - Specialist Series

Synopsis

For centuries, water has been a source of inspiration and delight to people of all cultures, making it a common feature of garden design worldwide. The tranquility of water has the power to soothe the senses, whilst moving water can add an exciting new dimension to a garden. This book gives an overview of water garden styles and explains how to assess which style is suitable for a particular plot. Advice is given on planning, construction, oxygenation and filtration. Various scenarios are then described, with inspirational pictures as well as step-by-step diagrams, including a willow pattern water garden, a Japanese water garden and a castaway island water garden. There is information on plants and fish, and maintenance, improvement and troubleshooting.