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This volume abounds in ideas for incorporating the glamour of cascading water in gardens of all sizes—for instance, by creating cascades, streams, springs, water spray patterns, ornamental falls, water staircases, and more. These handsome, instructively illustrated "how-to" books cover a wide array of imaginative water garden concepts. Exceptionally attractive designs and ambitious projects can be carried out with surprising ease by gardeners who follow the author's clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions. Details include suggestions for stocking water gardens with fish and embellishing them with aquatic and waterside plants. These practical books emphasize low-maintenance water features that offer maximum beauty with a minimum of fuss. Approximately 175 full-color photos.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Natural Waterfalls
Formal Waterfalls
Canals and Rills
Cascades and Staircases
Streams and Brooks
Waterside Features
Ornamental Fountains
Fountain Spray Effects
Wall Fountains and Grottoes
Self-contained Fountain Features
Basic Design and Construction
Options and Materials
Pumps and Filters
Header Pools and Reservoirs
A Waterfall from Preformed Units
Making a Waterfall Using Liner
Making a Canal or Rill
Making a Stream
Making a Poolside Feature
Fountain Spray Patterns
Installing a Pond Fountain
Making a Wall Fountain
Making a Self-Contained Pond Fountain
Making a Pot Fountain
Building a Fountain Tree
Plants and Fish
General Maintenance
Maintaining Hygiene and Winter Care
Index
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