Garden Answers: Ponds: Expert Answers to All Your Questions (Garden Answers S.)

Filled with color photos and how-to illustrations, this invaluable question and answer guide covers every aspect of adding a pond, fountain, stream, waterfall, or other water feature to your garden. And now it's redesigned and available in a smaller, handier format. All you need to know, from planning to planting, is expertly explained: the basics of design, site advice, choosing tools, buying a pump, doing the construction, adding bridges and stepping stones, introducing wildlife, and seasonal maintenance. Troubleshooting tips offer solutions to the most common problems, and there are plenty of checklists, plant lists, and feature boxes. From elegant formal ponds and lush bog gardens to wall mounted spouts and free-standing containers, these delightful features will transform any garden.