Popular Pond Plants
Philip Swindells(Author)
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. (Publisher)
Published on 13. June 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
140 pages
978-0-7645-6140-5 (ISBN)
Description
How to use and maintain a wide range of plants in and around your garden pond, including water lilies, aquatics, marginals, and bog plants. The garden industry is booming, and this exceptionally illustrated full-color book is the perfect resource for budding or experienced pondscapers. This book features all the popular types of pond plants. Specially commissioned step-by-step photos show planting techniques and maintenance, propagation, plus how to recognize and treat common plant pests and diseases.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 154 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-6140-5 (9780764561405)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Philip Swindell has more than 30 years of practical professional horticultural experience and now acts as a consultant specializing in the conservation, restoration and management of historic gardens, particularly water gardens.
Content
PART ONE - The role of pond plants; Creating a water garden; Using pond plants; Propagating pond plants; Pests and diseases; PART TWO - A selection of pond plants; Waterlilies; Deep water aquatics; Marginal plants; Hardy submerged plants; Hardy floating plants; Bog garden plants; Index and credits