Product Description

Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener. More than seven years in the making by the founding members of the American Water Gardening Society, this book promises to be the bible for the selection and cultivation of every water garden plant. This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books, such as marginal plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Of course, waterlilies and loutses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia is unique in its thorough horticultural treatment of the plants described and pictured in these pages, offering complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pests and diseases.

With more than 700 beautiful color photos and helpful introductory chapters on pots, soils, and fertilizers, this volume is a one-stop reference for important information on and identification of hundreds of garden plants. Homeowners, keen gardeners, and water garden professionals will find the Speicherts' encyclopedia an indispensable resource for years to come.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #134747 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 388 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Waterlilies, lotus, submerged, floating and marginal water plants all get their due in this lavishly illustrated encyclopedia by Water Gardening Magazine founders Greg and Sue Speichert. Each category of plant is discussed in its own chapter, with information about its proper soil, planting and climate requirements. Much of the book is given over to descriptions of various species, and home gardeners should especially appreciate the book’s useful appendixes, which list plants for special places, such as table-top ponds, as well as by their colors. 707 color photos.
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From Booklist
Most books on water gardening devote too little space to plants, and yet, the plants one chooses will be critical to the success or failure of any given situation. The Speicherts have spent years working on this comprehensive resource, offering gardeners beautifully written entries that take in all the characteristics and cultivation requirements of hundreds of plants. A vast range of plant possibilities is included, from marginal species and floating plants to many that grow with submerged roots or in bogs. So, whether a gardener is dealing with a large pond in the countryside, a boggy backyard area, or a solitary barrel converted to a water garden, this lushly illustrated compilation filled with color photographs should provide the details and guidance necessary to select appropriate specimens for any type of acquatic design. Countless cultivars are described as the authors propose the best, most attractive flora to enhance the prospect of a water garden environment. Alice Joyce
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Review
"The Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is, without question, the best book I've ever read on the subject of water gardening."—Virginia Hayes, Pacific Horticulture, Fall 2004 (Virginia Hayes Pacific Horticulture )

"As thorough-going a book on water gardening as you could hope for."—Dick Dunmire, American Gardener, May/June 2005 (Dick Dunmire American Gardener )

"Their [the authors'] knowledge and thoroughness are a gift to gardeners."—Kym Pokorny, Oregonian, November 25, 2004 (Kym Pokorny Oregonian )

As thorough-going a book on water gardening as you could hope for.Dick Dunmire, American Gardener, May/June 2005 (American Gardener )

The Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is, without question, the best book I've ever read on the subject of water gardening.Virginia Hayes, Pacific Horticulture, Fall 2004 (Pacific Horticulture )

Their [the authors'] knowledge and thoroughness are a gift to gardeners.Kym Pokorny, Oregonian, November 25, 2004 (Oregonian )

Customer Reviews

Complete, Informative and Pleasing to the Eye
There is not a better encyclopedia of pond plants on the market. The Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is a top recommendation on our web site, www.iheartmypond.com. This book has a complete run down of the most common, and some uncommon pond plants, all categorized by plant type. It includes planting, pruning and care information for the most common varieties. If you are looking for plant ideas for your pond, or are trying to indentify a mystery plant, this is the book for you.

A no-nonsense reference and identification guide
Full-color photographs vividly illustrate Encyclopedia Of Water Garden Plants, a no-nonsense reference and identification guide to identifying and cultivating a vast array of flora available to water gardeners of all skill and experience levels. Carefully researched and written over the course of seven years by founding members of the American Water Gardening Society, Encyclopedia Of Water Garden Plants is an all-encompassing reference and resource and a horticultural pleasure simply to browse as well as a thorough, hands-on useful resource.

Excellent Reference Book!
I am having a pond build and needed a comprehensive book of aquatic and bog plants that are suitable for Koi ponds. Everything is there at your fingertips. The color plates are wonderful as well as the descriptions. The only downside, it that I wished the authors would have a listing of the fragrant hardy and tropical waterlilies. Other than that, this book is a beauty!