Water You Waiting For? Creating Garden Ponds and Waterfalls
From the hanging gardens of Babylon to Monet's water lilies, water gardens have been an indispensable element of garden decoration throughout the ages and cultures. No matter the size of your garden, the amount of sunshine it receives or the size of your budget, you can enjoy a water garden with floating water lilies, carp and frogs. Passionate about the history of gardens, the author has talked to landscapers and pond installers who have revealed all their professional secrets to help you.
The choice of the type of garden, the safety elements, the drawing up of the plan, the legislation in force; the necessary materials: prefabricated elements, slats, clay, concrete...; the filtration systems: choice and maintenance of the pumps, placement of the slats, arrangement of the borders, etc.; the different aquatic plants: oxygenating plants, floating plants, border plants...; the accessories and the decorative elements: small bridges, waterfalls, stones, etc.