Earth ponds: the country pond maker's guide to building, maintenance and restoration [Second edition revised and expanded]
9781581571479, 158157147X, 9781581577990, 1581577990
There is nothing like a pond. What else can simultaneously increase your aesthetic pleasure, offer recreational opportun
Table of contents : Preface -- Prologue -- Cabin Pond: -- Digging in -- Flood -- On ice -- Spring -- Scouts -- Flow to the garden -- Bishop of ponds -- Predators and prey -- Blending in -- Pond Sculpture: -- Pondscapes -- Ponds for waterfowl and wildlife -- Siting -- Excavation -- Spillways -- Digger: a steam pond that carves itself -- Pond Care: -- Pond keeper's seasons -- Troubleshooting guide -- Pond repairs -- Controlling pond weeds and algae -- Healthy ponds need plenty of fresh air -- How to buy a used pond -- Appendix: Pond culture resources -- Index.