water garden

Imagine having your own water garden, complete with beautifully landscaped pond and year- round plantings--maybe lilies or lotuses--and stocked with colorful fish, along with some friendly frogs, turtles, and snails. Too busy? Maybe not. These simple plans show how to create a water garden specially constructed for low maintenance. The important thing is to plan ahead. There are chapters on correct siting; preventing problems related to tree roots, runoff, and water tables; choosing materials that resist punctures and leaks; making sure the garden is level, to prevent spilling and flooding, and accessible for easy repair. Next come sections on filtration to keep the water clear, and selection of low-maintenance plant and aquatic life for long-term ecological balance. See how to control both plants and animals to keep them stress-free and disease-free, and how not to overload the ammonia and nitrite levels, and learn low-maintenance ways to adapt to the season and the weather, watch for problems in all areas and solve them before they become time-consuming and expensive. Also helpful is a list of inexpensive tools and a chart of simple babysitting techniques so you don't have to worry when away from home. 

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Best book I've read with how-to's for busy water gardeners. 
Great book for beginners! Helen Nash not only tells what to do for low maintenance water gardening, she tells what not to do. Complete with advice on low-maintenance plant and fish selection. A simple, quick-read book. Fully illustrated. 
A reader from New Jersey 

The tranquility of water has the power to calm frazzled nerves and soothe a weary soul. As our modern world increases in complexity, the simple serenity of water becomes ever more enticing. Create a magic world all your own with glittering shadows that bounce off the kitchen walls, or build a hidden pond in a clearing in the woods as an escape from everyday pressures. Whatever style or use you choose, you'll find all you need to make the dream a reality. Go beyond just a hole in the ground, and experiment with raised ponds, waterfalls, streams, and more. For those without the know-how to design a pond, or lacking the funds to hire a builder, practical advice and inspiring photos will help you realize your fantasy garden. 

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