Ponds
A Practical Guide to Design, Construction and Planting
Published on 11. September 2023
208 pages
978-0-7198-4254-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
450 Illustrations
File size
77,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7198-4254-2 (9780719842542)
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Book
09/2023
The Crowood Press Ltd
€24.00
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
David Kerr has been running Devon Pond Plants for over twenty years, growing and retailing aquatic plants. Prior to this, he studied Zoology followed by a master's in Fish Biology, before building and managing a trout and ornamental fish farm, further specialising in Japanese koi and pond construction. As such, he has a wide range of practical experience of pond keeping issues and a deep understanding of the factors involved in creating successful ponds.
Content
- Intro
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part One: Planning and Construction
- 1 Preliminary Planning
- 2 Tiny and Small Garden Ponds
- 3 Medium and Large Garden Ponds
- 4 Ponds on a Larger Scale
- Part Two: Plants and Planting in the Pond
- 5 Plant Selection
- 6 Marginal Plants
- 7 Oxygenating and Deep-Water Plants
- 8 Water Lilies and Nuphars
- 9 Planting, Propagation Techniques and Pond Problems
- 10 Integrating the Pond with the Surrounding Area
- Appendix I: Latin Names and Common Name Equivalents
- Appendix II: Common Names and Latin Name Equivalents
- Appendix III: Marginal Plant Characteristics
- Suggested Further Reading
- Useful Contacts
- Acknowledgements
- Index
