Building Garden Ponds (Creative Ideas for Your Yard and Garden) - Softcover

Hirst, Bryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0896580423 ISBN 13: 9780896580428

Publisher: Voyageur Pr, 2003

Synopsis

Adding a garden pond, pool, or stream can be one of the most rewarding outdoor projects homeowners can complete, and more homeowners are joining the ranks of those who flock to creative, do-it-yourself yard and garden projects.With the weekend landscaper in mind, pond designer and builder Bryan Hirst helps readers create their own backyard masterpieces. Each of the ten step-by-step projects in Building Garden Ponds is easy to construct and requires little expertise. An introductory chapter covers everything readers need to know about tools and materials and techniques, including choosing the right liner, excavating the area, and fitting pumps and filters, as well as maintenance.

About this title

About the Author:

Bryan Hirst qualified in Landscape studies and Contract Management at Kingston School of Architecture in England. He turned his attention to water gardening and has run his own company, Waterlands, since 1996, creating, restoring, and developing ponds, lakes, and water features.

From Booklist:

Hirst's book outlines the principles and practices of building, landscaping, and maintaining ponds that use flexible liners and modern materials or--in a few cases--traditional methods. There are instructions for building 10 ponds ranging from informal natural ponds to raised brick ones. They include a planted stream on sloping ground, a formal canal, a wildlife pond with a bridge and beach, a pond with decking, a split-level pool, and a mosaic pond with a fountain. Hirst explains designing and planning methods and warns that there's a fair amount of hard work involved. He describes how to install liners, pumps, pipework, and lighting, and what construction materials and tools are needed. There are chapters on laying concrete, on choosing and establishing plants, and on balancing the ecosystem. Some of the projects would require a large lot, but others won't take up much room. George Cohen
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About this edition

• Publisher: Voyageur Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0896580423
• ISBN 13: 9780896580428
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96