Mini Encyclopedia of Ponds: Know-how Which Enables You to Create a Vibrant Pond That Will Enhance Your Garden - Couverture souple

Adkins, Linda

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ISBN 10 : 1842862251 ISBN 13 : 9781842862254

Editeur : Interpet Publishing, 2010

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The popular Mini Encuclopedia series of books from Interpet Publishing is continuing to expand with the addition of Mini Encyclopeida of Ponds, by Linda Adkins. Launched to co-inside with the start of the pond season, this title explains how to plan, construct and maintain a vibrant water feature. The new book will encourage readers to get digging and create a new feature which will not only look good, but also encourage new kinds of wildlife to their garden. The first few chapters of Mini Encyclopedia of Ponds cover stules of ponds, planning and building a pond. An 'Additional Features' section talks about fountains, spouting and pouring features, centerpieces, waterfalls and cascades, streams and decorative filter beds. Fabolous pictures are used to inspire the reader and diagrams help to explain construction methods. The 'Just Add Water' section of the mini Encuclopedia of Ponds contains valuable information on water chemistry, water quality, filtration, water testing and other pond equipment such as lighting and surface skimmers. Further paragraphs of the new book cover plant and aquatic life. The last section of the book is made up of directories which list commonly seen creatures, popular plants and pond fish. The comprehensive directory gives common names and official names, descriptions and sizes where applicable and includes many images. Plants are split to marginal, floating and deep water varities. The fish directory includes description, pictures, size, habits, feeding and lifespan. --Melanie Mines For Pets

Présentation de l'éditeur

Here, in one compact Mini Encyclopedia, is all the knowledge you need to create the ideal water feature for your garden. The book begins by examining different sizes and types of pond from formal to wildlife, considering such factors as siting, budget, construction, and equipment such as filters and pumps. Next it examines stocking the pool with both native and exotic species of fish, with particular emphasis being given to establishing a balanced and healthy pond environment, whcih would include naturally occurring wildlife. A further chapter describes and illustrates the processof planting the pond in terms of oxygenating plants and marginals which both enhance the pond's health and appearance. Also covered are enhancing water features such as waterfalls and streams. The final section is concerned with routine care and maintenance ensuring that the pond looks at its best all year round. The book is weitten in a very accessible and easy to understand style and is illustrated with a wealth of colour photographs and illustrations, which visually support the comprehensive text and bring to life the joys of pond ownership for the reader. Also available in this series; The Mini Encyclopedia of Keeping Koi. (Interpet)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Interpet Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1842862251
• ISBN 13: 9781842862254
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: Russell Hillary
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible