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Title: Ortho's All About Building Waterfalls, Ponds, and Streams by Charles M. Thomas, Richard M. Koogle, Ortho Books ISBN: 0-89721-473-0 Publisher: Ortho Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: great for do-it-yourself water gardeners
Comment: Not withstanding the other review, this book is not by hobbyists, but by two growers and specialists in the water gardening field (you know this from reading the bio on each author and I did a little research on each and the industry)! Charles Thomas is a third generation hybridizer and nursery grower and Richard Koogle has over 20 years in the installation, construction and growing business.
The pictures and detailed descriptions are very helpful, particularly for a novice installer, such as myself.
There are great ideas for water features and solutions for building issues.
Also, good information on basic pond care and stocking.
A note about Parrot's Feather: used in contained, ornamental water gardens it is a beautiful and functional addition! It helps keep water clear, baby fish love to hide in it and it has a nice, surface growth habit that I love! I didn't see anywhere in the book a mention to toss it into a natural lake, waterway or any other place that would cause it to be a problem.
The only things I would like to see more of in this book (hence 4 stars), are more detailed plant and maintenance information. However, it's all about BUILDING... so, I knew this going in. The basic info. is still helpful.
Rating: 2
Summary: same old info...
Comment: Just like most of the garden pond books we see, this book recommends invasive plant species such as parrot's feather. If these authors are so knowledgeable, why do they suggest using noxious weeds in water gardens when they should know this is one of the main avenues for the spread of these plants?
When an author who isn't just a transformed hobbyist writes a book, I will buy it. I will pass on this one, thanks.
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Title: How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls: The Complete Guide by Jeffrey Reid ISBN: 1564651959 Publisher: Tetra Pr Pub. Date: January, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Waterfalls and Fountains by Philip Swindells ISBN: 0764118471 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Pub. Date: 28 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Master Book of the Water Garden: The Ultimate Guide to the Design and Maintenance of the Water Garden by Philip Swindells ISBN: 0821227963 Publisher: Bulfinch Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Sunset Garden Pools: Fountains & Waterfalls by Jeff Beneke, Sunset Books ISBN: 0376012269 Publisher: Sunset Pub Co Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Outdoor Water Features: 16 Easy-to-Build Projects For Your Yard and Garden by Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater ISBN: 1580173349 Publisher: Storey Books Pub. Date: 10 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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