The Practical Rock & Water Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide from Planning and Construction to Plants and Planting

by Peter Robinson

Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Publication

Hermes House (2002), 256 pages

Description

This title includes everything you need to know to design and construct a successful rock and water feature, with practical projects and techniques to make things easy. It contains advice on planting schemes and techniques, propagating plants, dealing with pests and diseases, buying and introducing fish, and a Calendar of Care that explains key maintenance tasks throughout the year. It is lavishly illustrated with 800 photographs and images, including step-by-step sequences and plant portraits. Whether you want a small water feature or a series of waterfalls, this book provides a host of inspirational ideas for using water in your garden. In the first section of the book, Peter Robinson celebrates rock pools and ponds, gravel gardens, wildlife pools and bog gardens, streams and cascades, and fountains, with nine special examples of rock and water features. The next section looks at those vital finishing touches that can transform a water garden, including bridges, decking, stepping stones, fish, plants, islands and lighting. With fully illustrated and explained practical projects this book is perfect for the beginner as well as the more experienced gardener.… (more)

Language

ISBN

1843092964 / 9781843092964

Library's review

Water is a delightful element in any garden, having the power to soothe or excite. Combined with rocks, it brings a whole new dimension to garden design; whether you want a small water feature or a series of waterfalls. With its stunning photographs and clear practical advice, Water & Rock
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Gardening is perfect for the beginner as well as for the more ambitious gardener who wishes to create complex rock and water designs.
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Rating

(6 ratings; 4)

Pages

256
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