Waterfalls and Fountains

This volume abounds in ideas for incorporating the glamour of cascading water in gardens of all sizes—for instance, by creating cascades, streams, springs, water spray patterns, ornamental falls, water staircases, and more. These handsome, instructively illustrated "how-to" books cover a wide array of imaginative water garden concepts. Exceptionally attractive designs and ambitious projects can be carried out with surprising ease by gardeners who follow the author's clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions. Details include suggestions for stocking water gardens with fish and embellishing them with aquatic and waterside plants. These practical books emphasize low-maintenance water features that offer maximum beauty with a minimum of fuss. Approximately 175 full-color photos. Table of Contents: Introduction Natural Waterfalls Formal Waterfalls Canals and Rills Cascades and Staircases Streams and Brooks Waterside Features Ornamental Fountains Fountain Spray Effects Wall Fountains and Grottoes Self-contained Fountain Features Basic Design and Construction Options and Materials Pumps and Filters Header Pools and Reservoirs A Waterfall from Preformed Units Making a Waterfall Using Liner Making a Canal or Rill Making a Stream Making a Poolside Feature Fountain Spray Patterns Installing a Pond Fountain Making a Wall Fountain Making a Self-Contained Pond Fountain Making a Pot Fountain Building a Fountain Tree Plants and Fish General Maintenance Maintaining Hygiene and Winter Care Index