The Practical Rock & Water Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide from Planning and Construction to Plants and Planting Paperback – 2002
by Peter Robinson
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Hermes House (2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1843092964
ISBN-13: 978-1843092964
Package Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
Everything you need to know to design and construct a successful rock and water feature in your garden. — Inspirational plans of full-scale rock and water gardens, including a slate rock pool, a rock stream, a cobble fountain, a raised pool, and a wildlife pond. — Practical advice on materials and construction with step-by-step photographic sequences and cross-sectional illustrations for a range of fountains and other water features.
My Thoughts
I review a lot of books on gardening but seldom do I review a book on water gardening. I picked this one up at a used book store and it looked like it had never been opened. I thought that odd as it is such a beautiful book.
I've been reading it awhile.
We have a friend that has a magnificent pond which he frequently shares on facebook. Occasionally he posts a photo of himself in the pond surround by lilypads but more often than not you see images of his grandchildren sitting on the rocks -feeding the Koi.
This book has similar photographs!
We love the sound of moving water in a garden and we'd actually purchased a couple of pond liners a few years back and have never gotten around to doing anything with them.
I like that this book shows how to combine rocks and water.
As well as inspiration, it provides some good advice on pooling water.
There are many sections that guide one through care and maintenance and I like the depth of detail on the different plant choices.