Water Gardening (Burpee American Gardening Series) - Softcover

Druse, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0671846450 ISBN 13: 9780671846459

Publisher: Macmillan General Reference, 1993

Synopsis

Gives a detailed description of plants suitable for growing in water, and presents advice on pumps and filters, fish, waterfalls, and selection of plants for color and design

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Reviews

In this latest addition to Burpee's American Garden series, Druse ( The Natural Shade Garden ) gives a useful overview of the many possibilities that backyard gardeners can contemplate in planning a water feature in their landscape--and the latest in recommended materials and technology. Grounded in Druse's firsthand experience mucking about in man-made holes, the book is decidedly practical and full of valuable advice. Druse provides plenty of tips for making artificial pools look at home in a setting, although he also discusses formal and semi-formal designs. The volume is generously illustrated with Druse's full-color photographs, as well as with line drawings. Nearly half the book is devoted to a comprehensive listing of water plants, animals, essential supplies and sources. The "plant portraits" illustrate each specimen with a photograph and a detailed description, including common and Latin names, cultural requirements, height, flower color, planting depth and hardiness. As a fanatic about koi (colorful Japanese relatives of the common goldfish), Druse also gives a thorough account of the wildlife possibilities for garden pools. Other sections offer specifics on design, placement and installation, a cutting-edge review of water garden mechanics, a separate section on fountains, waterfalls, and more.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671846450
• ISBN 13: 9780671846459
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96