The Water Garden Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to Designing, Constructing, Planting, and Maintaining Garden Ponds and Water Features - Book Review

Science News, August 2, 2003

PHILIP SWINDELLS

Loaded with color photographs and illustrations and offering clear, step-by-step directions, this guide is a complete resource for creating a formal reflecting pool, fishpond, canal, or even a small water feature on a balcony. Opening chapters help readers assess what designs and features will work best for them, depending on the space they have and the maintenance they're willing to do. The second half of the book details how to build waterfalls, ponds, fountains, and streams, in addition to how to landscape with stepping-stones and bridges. One chapter is devoted to water-loving plants that thrive in these environments. That's followed by tips for maintaining the space. Forty projects are outlined. Firefly, 2003, 256 p., color photos/illus., flexibind, $29.95.