Expert advice and ideas are available on every page, highlighting the latest trends in planting, products, and design.
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If you find aquatic plants fascinating but aren't sure where to start, let this thorough how-to manual be your guide. Brimming with practical insights and photographic inspirations, the Complete Guide to Water Gardening supplies step-by-step instructions for all types of water features, from full-blown oriental ponds to a simple container of bog plants. Possibilities are only as limited as your size and budget.
Proper planning is essential to good results, and this book takes it nice and slow. Explanations are straightforward and comprehensible for folks who have some previous home improvement experience, but for a first-ever project, this may be biting off a bit more than you can chew. Leveling, backfilling, laying concrete--these are a few of the details to prepare for in adding even a small pond to your garden. You'll see your efforts pay off quickly, though. Flourishing plants and a return of natural amphibians are a couple of rewards in sight.
Plant selection involves a good understanding of this developing ecosystem, and the sections concerning options and routine maintenance are specific in the requirements of your new garden. Close-up shots of healthy plants and systems, as well as diseases and pests, will provide an excellent education. If you're looking for a new adventure in gardening and don't mind getting your feet wet, this could provide just the experience you're looking for. --Jill Lightner
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People are now choosing to use light and different effects as a form of expression and decoration in their ponds or water gardens. With decorative accessories you can further personalize and enjoy your water garden. The Sunterra Mistmaker Fogger creates a mystical atmosphere to your pond or water garden. The Mistmaker Fogger comes complete with a transformer and blue LED lights.
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Keep pond muck an arm' length away. In general, gloves are one of the most underrated pond tools. But let' examine what they do: first, they make it easier to grip tools, reducing fatigue and improving safety. Secondly, they protect your body' most important asset for water-gardening maintenance-your hands. Heat-sealed and cotton-lined for comfort, plus roughly-textured for a reliable grip in slimy conditions and icy cold water. Double-dipped nitrile coating is puncture resistant, protecting hands and arms from irritants and abrasions, while keeping muck and moisture at bay.
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Camco's 25 feet premium drinking water hose is a heavy-duty reinforced 5/8 inch inside diameter hose that is 20 per cent thicker than standard hoses. The anti-kink design features machined fittings and strain-relief ends for added durability. The hose is made of drinking water safe material.
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Tour puts North Idaho water gardens in spotlight
10.07.11
A pond can add both pizazz and serenity to a landscape. It becomes a focal point in any setting with its shimmering water, interesting aquatic plants and the birds it attracts.
A perfect example of this can be found in the backyard of Post Falls residents Scott and Kathy Rollins. As soon as one enters their garden, the splashing water and colorful fish are immediately captivating.
Their pond will be one of several featured during next Sunday’s pond tour sponsored by the Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society (see information box for details).
Source: The Spokesman Review