Book 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
Customer Reviews:
A New Zealnd Pond.......2007-09-05
I used Interpet Products available from my local garden centre and I decided to check out some of the books advertised with their products and so ordered the "Your Healthy Garden Pond".
I have read this book and found it a very useful reference,easy to read and with good illustrations. I would recommend it to anyone with a small garden pond.
Must Read for a Healthy Pond.......2007-08-13
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.......2007-06-06
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.
Awesome .......2007-04-10
I wasn't sure if a small compressor would meet all my needs but this Makita has plenty of power for operating a nail gun or filling truck tires.
Book Description
Gardeners and fishkeepers alike are enthralled by the intricate beauty of planted aquariums. Today's aquarium technology is making more and more complicated arrangements easier than ever to maintain. An aquarium of beauty and diversity is yours with the "simple" but thorough instructions outlines in The Simple Guide to Planted Aquariums. In it you'll discover:
-Which plants are suitable for which types of arrangements.
-How to plan and cultivate your sunken garden.
-Whether to introduce fish- and which kinds.
-How to identify and solve common problems with minimal disruption.
Customer Reviews:
useless book.......2007-09-30
This book was too complicated for the beginner and too superficial for everybody else. While all the photos of plants contained more than one type of plant, the caption failed to identify more than one type and it was never clear which plant the caption was referring too. Many of the more complicated topics were treated so superficially as to be of any use to anybody and should have been left out entirely
Why & How to kepp and aquarium........2007-09-13
The authors have done an excellant job of describing water chemistry and the reasons various filtration systems work. pH, KH, hardness, nitrites, and nitrates are all covered. Testing and correction of water deficiencies are described very well. The explanation of Kingdoms of platnts, animals, etc. is very enlightening. The different catagories of plants are also covered as well as their use in an aquarium. Fish that are compatible with a planted aquarium are also suggested.
Excelente para los que comienzan.......2007-08-06
El libro es bastante completo, toca temas elementales pero necesarios para quienes apenas empiezan con el acuarismo, igualmente desarrolla algunos temas avanzados de forma didáctica y ágil. trae algunas tablas muy útiles sobre parametros del agua. al final, dedica capítulos enteros a las plantas de acuario clasificándolas en una forma bastante útil. Excelente adquisición.
Very nicely formatted Overview or Introduction.......2007-03-25
I've kept planted aquariums for a number of years, but was intrigued by this book because one of the co-authors is a well-known advocate of low-tech planted tanks.
The format of this book is VERY nice. The writing is friendly and inviting, and there are lots of pretty full color photos. Personally, I didn't learn a whole lot of new information, but it was a pleasant read nonetheless. I would certainly recommend it to someone just entering the hobby, or someone looking for an overview on planted tanks, especially if they're seeking some guidance on what type of planted tank is the best fit for them - high tech, low tech, biotope, etc. All around, a very good presentation, and an excellent invitation to exploring planted aquariums!
Good book for beginner........2006-03-02
This book has been quite helpful for my husband who is setting up his first planted aquarium. It is well organized, informative, and easy to read. The authors offer suggestions of compatible fish as well as plants, substrates, and water management.
Product Description
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS ON SETTING UP AN OUTDOOR POND. INCLUDES INFORMATION ONI CHOOSING THE BEST POND TYPE WHERE TO PLACE A POND PLANTS AND ANIMALS MAINTENANCE AND MORE. SIMPLE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON SETTING UP STOCKING AND MAINTAINING A WATER GARDEN. INCLUDES TIPS ON PIPES AND PLUMBING FOR THE POND PLANTS " THE POND AND FISH. PAPER
Customer Reviews:
Hello from the Author.......2003-08-12
Thank you for reading my book. I try to bring you my experience as a hobbyist just like you. I learned a lot by trial and error while building ponds. I hope that my advice allows you to avoid some of the pitfalls that I found.
Relax, listen to the water and enjoy your new pond.
Terry Anne Barber
Book Description
“Warm and wonderful advice.”—Ponds Magazine. “A pond’s tranquil surface of lily pads and lotus blossoms can conceal a surprisingly fecund realm teeming with fish, frogs, turtles, and other aquatic creatures—if you know what to do. Nash’s encyclopedic guide is geared to maximizing your success.”—Booklist.
Customer Reviews:
EARTH, WATER AND BEAUTY........2000-12-17
Creating a water garden is yet another way to attune oneself with nature. This water garden concept is actually a pond. Author Helen Nash provides clear basic instructions on how to both build and maintain a pond with live fish, turtles or birds. You no longer have to envy the tranquility of Jane and Henry Fonda's "On Golden Pond" shimmering screen images. You may be inspired to begin building your own pond as soon as you finish reading this book. Ms. Nash has crafted a fine book for those who appreciate the beauty of nature. Leave the tension in the workplace. Come home to the peace and tranquility of a living pond in your very own backyard.
Average customer rating:
- Excellent Water Gardening Book!
- Reference of Choice for Beginners
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Ponds & Water Gardens
Bill Heritage
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Water Gardens (Sunset Series)
ASIN: 0304343668 |
Book Description
Make a beautiful pool with lilies, exotic fish and a splashing waterfall, with this step-by-step guide to design and construction. 48 pages of color photos of ponds and plant varieties. 176 pages (64 in color), 64 color illus., 20 b/w illus., 5 1/4 x 7 1/2.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Water Gardening Book!.......2003-02-22
This book should not be missed! Bill Heritage is one of the true experts in water gardening. While you can find books that are more current and have more photographs, it is hard to find one that is so well written and factual. Whether you are a novice or experienced water gardener, you will frequently refer to this book.
Reference of Choice for Beginners.......2000-04-23
Bill Heritage has put together one of the easiest to understand and complete guides for installing water gardens, for both the beginner and experienced water gardeners, on the market. The various construction methods are explained completely and no existing knowledge is assumed
One of the most valuable aspects of this book is the way he walks the reader through setting up a pond so it will balance naturally, without expensive pumps and filters, thus allowing a minimal expenditure of money for maximum pond enjoyment.
After six years, I still refer back to this book frequently for trouble shooting, cleaning schedules, and planting ideas.
Book Description
Ponds and water gardens make up one of the fastest growing sectors of the aquatic hobby industry. "The Pond Owner's Problem Solver" provides clear solutions to 450 of the most common problems in creating and maintaining ponds and water gardens. This book is divided into four parts: the main types of ponds; individual fish species; aquatic plant species; and advice on care, maintenance, and legal aspects of animal and plant species for the wildlife pond. For pond and water garden enthusiasts.
John Dawes, a freelance author, editor, and aquatic consultant, is an internationally renowned authority on fish, aquaria, and outdoor fishkeeping.
Customer Reviews:
big help.......2001-04-15
this book was very useful for giving me tips regarding how to stock a pond with fish and keep the water healthy and clean.
Book Description
Volumes in this new Tankmasters series present aquarium enthusiasts with the facts they need to create beautiful and healthful environments for fish and other aquatic life. Dazzling color photographs with detailed, informative captions and step-by-step instructions will quickly turn beginners into capable aquarium hobbyists, while providing advice and ideas that will inspire experienced fish keepers to add variety and interest to their tanks and ponds. Handsomely laid-out pages present essential information at a glance. This volume shows and describes more than 70 freshwater tropical fish suitable for indoor tanks. Tetras, cichlids, angelfish, and many other varieties are described with advice on care and information on compatibility with other fish. More than 200 stunning color photos
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Riotte explains siting a pond, maintaining water quality, troubleshooting, stocking with fish, plus plenty of old-time fishing lore and scrumptious fresh fish recipes.
Customer Reviews:
Ponds.......2007-01-22
This was an excellent book for information on our pond. We will find it and the references inside very useful!
Not Very Helpful.......2000-10-18
I found that this book would have been helpful for pond plants or if I needed a recipe to cook something I had raised in a pond, but I wanted information on keeping fish in a pond. Specifically I was interested in catfish, and silly me, I 'judged the book by its cover.' This book provides very little helpful infomation on raising pond fish as a hobby. If you're interested in spending several thousand dollars to commercially raise fish such as trout, then this book has something to offer. Otherwise don't bother.
A poetic account of country living........1998-05-12
This is a beautifully written book! It contains many whimsical anecdotes on the process of building a pond, also much practical information on plants, fish, frogs, turtles, and ducks. Having just built a pond, I found this book just the ticket. It doesn't have much about the actual digging and construction--that information is best obtained from your local Soil and Water Conservation Office. But I highly recommend this book if you're building a "real" pond (not one of those plastic pool things).
Bad Rodale Books revisited. Where's the meat?.......1998-03-17
Mostly touchy feely pointless antedotes. At most one page of useful information.
Average customer rating:
- Don't bother with this one
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This book advises the aquarium hobbyist on how to create an underwater plant paradise. Besides adding beauty to any tank, properly selected and cultivated aquarium plants are functional. They provide shelters and hiding places for fish, and also remove some substances from the water that are toxic to fish. The author suggests specific plants for freshwater aquariums, provides step-by-step guidelines for aquarium design and planting, and offers advice on plant care. Full-color illustrations throughout. Paperback / 64 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2002
Customer Reviews:
Don't bother with this one.......2002-07-24
Obviously this book is considered for beginners, but if you really are a beginner, it will just lead you in the wrong directions. And if you're experienced, then you'll be shaking your head at some of the stuff written. While there are some nice pictures, even that is organized badly because you have to flip about 10 pages over to see the picture of the plant being discussed. The plant profiles section is very short and almost useless, especially the "Similar plants" category, which is very inaccurate. And there's not one mention of Aponogetons, or some other very common aquarium plants. Save your money for something better. I bought this and returned it for a full refung 3 days later. If you're looking for a quality, cheap beginners book, get Scheurmann's Aquarium Plants Manual instead.
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