Water Features: A Guide to Their Design and Construction

A practical guide offering a range of design ideas from small fountains to ornamental ponds and full-scale waterfalls A water feature transforms a garden into a haven, giving movement and peace as well as a focus. Aimed at both amateurs and professionals, this resource shows how just by following the simple basic rules of design and construction, and by siting the feature in exactly the right place, anyone can create a water feature that looks fantastic. It covers techniques and materials; how to use plants; such options as pools, ponds, and bog gardens; decorative structures; keeping fish; and keeping a pond healthy.