Books
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by Helen Nash

"The tranquillity of water has the power to calm frazzled nerves and soothe the weary soul."   This full color book covers everything from design decisions and construction to water plants and edgings.   Perfectly written with the approach of the novice in mind.   144 pages.

by Helen Nash & Marylin M. Cook

This guide to building a water garden or fish pond has all the basic information on construction and maintenance. There's a detailed list of common aquatic plants and advice on pond chemistry and planting.   128 pages.

by Helen Nash

An expert water gardener shows you how to keep a beautiful and healthier water garden and provides a color troubleshooting guide.   Includes practical advice on site planning, construction, repairing, lighting, pumps and filtration.   Steps for improving water quality and preventing algae growth are included.   A major section is devoted to caring for water plants and fish: choosing stock and protecting them from threats.

by Roger Weetinburgh

A collection of inspiring articles from "Water Gardening" magazine provides all of the techincal knowledge needed to make any water feature, backed up by full color diagrams and planting suggestions. See how to install a pond, pump, fountain and liner.

by Tim Matson

This pond building classic shows a very thoughtful approach to large pond construction for agricultural or recreational purposes.   "The country pond maker's guide to building, maintenance and restoration."   If you are looking to move earth or refurbish an old pond or lake, this book will help in making a pond for livestock, agriculture or pleasure.

by D.G. Hessayon

A beautifully done book with hundreds of pictures and technical information on rock garden plants and illustrations on the traditional methods of construction of rock gardens.   Special attention is given to water gardens with a plethora of plants displayed in brilliant photographs.   This is also a complete guide to construction and maintenance of ponds.

This new book from Sunset is an excellent guide for getting into drip irrigation. It provides a simple approach to building an effective watering system, putting it on a timer and keeping your garden looking great!

• Clear color photos and visual guides take the guesswork out of choosing the right system for your garden and buying the right components.
• Step-by-step illustrations and garden designs walk you through the planning and installation stages.
• You'll save time, conserve water and preserve your energy for the fun parts of keeping a garden

by Lee Reich

Weedless gardening is an easy-to-follow, low-impact approach to planting and maintaining a garden.   Lee introduces a system of gardening from the top down that protects the soil, eliminates heavy work and reduces water needs.   He recommends using drip irrigation for gardening and uses our parts. 200 pages.