Product Description

A complete guide to one of the hottest gardening trends.

This guide shows water gardeners how to build a pond, add fish and aquatic plants, and keep it all healthy. The book offers:

• Beautiful photographic examples of water gardens
• Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions for setting up a pond
• Tips on selecting fish and plants, plus pictures of common species
• Advice on keeping the pond clean and attractive

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #827593 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

From the Back Cover
A colourful and practical guide to keeping your pond in great condition. Clear text, photographs and artwork illustrations show you how to create and maintain a well-balanced pond environment in which both plants and fish can thrive. Learn how pond filters work and how you can clear troublesome algae from the water. Special sections look at seasonal maintenance and show you how to clean out your pond for a fresh start.

The book features a selection of pond fish, with guidance on choosing the best kinds for your pond and how to keep them in healthy condition.

About the Author
The author Steve Halls has worked in the aquatic trade all his working life. His present post of brand manager for a range of leading water gardening products brings him into close contact with the practicalities of maintaining a healthy environment for aquatic plants and fish. This ‘hands-on’ involvement with the needs of pondkeepers provides him with the ideal platform to explain clearly and accurately how to create and sustain a successful water garden.

Customer Reviews

Must Read for a Healthy Pond
This is a very good book for those who already have a pond. It does not get into the design and construction of ponds, but concentrates on maintaining the pond you have. This is exactly what I was looking for. I did not need to design or construct a pond; however, I did need the knowledge to maintain an existing pond, and this book fit the bill perfectly.

It covers:
* Water quality - the nitrogen cycle and what tests you need to perform
* Filtration - types of filters, filter media, cleaning filters
* Algae and plants - types of plants and how to grow them, how to contain algae
* Fish - the different types of fish suitable for a pond and how to diagnose problems
* Pond cleaning - when and how to clean the pond
* Seasonal maintenance. - fall and winter preparations

Also this book is illustrated with many full color pictures so you can see clearly what the author is talking about.

Super explanations
Borrowed this book from the library but have to buy it. It's a good reference and does great explanations. Real helpful for a novice like me.

Excellent Overview of Pond Care
This gem of a book contains all the information a new pond owner needs to maintain a healthy, happy water feature. It's very readable, well-organized, and succinct.