Download or read book Setup and Care of Garden Ponds written by Terry Anne Barber and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From aquarists who wish they could keep fish in a natural setting to people who know nothing about fish but would love a garden worth bragging about, outdoor garden ponds offer so much to so many people. Full of expert yet easy-to-read information, Setup and Care of Garden Ponds covers nearly every aspect of this increasingly popular hobby. You'll find detailed information, helpful tips, and beautiful pictures on designing, constructing, planting, stocking, and maintaining a huge array of gorgeous garden ponds. With this book, you will be able to create anything from a tiny pond in a bucket to a magnificent, waterfall-laced backyard paradise. Book jacket.
Download or read book Garden Ponds written by Dennis Kelsey-Wood and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this colorful Garden Ponds Made Easy title, authors Dennis Kelsey-Wood and Tom Barthell have provided an essential guide for first-time pond enthusiasts. The authors outline all of the considerations for starting out with a new pond, including determining the site, style, size of the pond, and deciding on the construction of the pond (whether preformed, concrete, or fiberglass). Garden Ponds offers a chapter on water which discusses water chemistry factors, volume of the pond, and pond surface. Other important factors involve the aeration, filtration, drainage, and maintenance of a clean (algae-free) pond. Special features, including waterfalls, fountains, and watercourses, electricity, and landscaping are addressed in detail, all accompanied by color photographs and drawings. A chapter on pond construction details every step of the project from creating a blueprint to securing the foundation. The infinite choices involved with stocking the pond with fish and plants can be overwhelming for the first-time pond owner, and the authors give excellent advice about making smart choices for a harmonious, beautiful garden pond. A special chapter on seasonal pond care gives the pond keeper recommendations for maintaining the pond all year long. Resources and glossary included.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Creating a Garden Pond and Year Round Maintenance written by Gina Sandford and published by Interpet Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at the first-time water gardener, this book provides step-by-step guidance on all aspects of setting up a garden pond.
Download or read book Garden Ponds and Pools Their Construction Stocking and Maintenance written by A. E. Hodge and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Garden Ponds and Pools” is a vintage guide to large garden water features, with chapters on designing, constructing, populating, and maintaining them. Written in simple language and full of handy tips and hints, this volume is perfect for those wanting to make the most of their garden with the inclusion of an eye-catching pond or pool. Contents include: “Site, Construction and Design”, “Fountains”, “Light and 'Balance'”, “Aquatic and Marginal Plants”, “Fishes”, “General Maintenance”, “Unwelcome Visitors”, “Fish Diseases and Remedies”, and “Addendum—Useful Appliances”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
Download or read book Ponds written by John Baker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have always aspired to build a backyard pond but don't know where to start, you are on the right place. Installing a pond around your home gives the place a great appeal and spruces up the general ambience of your home. Imagine about the gurgling waterfalls within your backyard? Think of the thrill that is brought behind when you have three white water ducks around your backyard water garden? Well, ponds are generally interesting, not only for the home owner but also for the guests. "Ponds: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Maintaining a Good-Looking Backyard Pond," will provide you with the most important details on how to build your backyard pond and install the waterfalls and any other utilities of your desire. In this guide, you will also learn how to take good care for the pond and your aquatic plants or animals.I understand that you are looking forward to installing an elegant backyard pond while at the same time trying to use the most inexpensive tools, materials, and labor during the exercise. Don't worry about the tools and materials, since they are readily available within your home and local hardware. The guide has been written in a simple language that is easy to understand and apply in the real life situation. Whether you have seem a backyard pond before or you have come across the name and images today, this guide will offer you with iterative procedures on how to:- Build your backyards pond;- Install the waterfall and water garden;- Make some meandering water streams and reservoirs; - Stock the aquatic plants and animals; and - Maintain it around the seasons! I hope you will enjoy reading the book and find the information herein resourceful when establishing your first backyard pond and waterfall! Take Your Copy Now!
Download or read book Care Guide for Your Garden Pond written by Josie Wright and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden ponds have the ability to mesmerize anyone and if you own one, I am sure you realize how fortunate you are. Water in any garden, park or a backyard seems to elevate the mood very few other things can. Everyone owning a garden, pool would want it to look sparkling clean and lively at all times. I am sure you too belong to this group. You too want your pond to look as beautiful and clean as ever. You spent so much time, energy and money in creating your pond. You surely don't want all this to go waste. By creating a pond in your garden, you have initiated a self-sufficient ecosystem and you must do everything to sustain it. This book offers you simple and practical tips so as to enable you to keep your garden pond in top condition. When you care for your pond, it is easier to manage the flora and fauna that reside in it. You will see your pond flourish with a healthy population of fish, amphibians, plants and other wildlife.
Download or read book Wild Your Garden written by Jim and Joel Ashton and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved." Alan Titchmarsh Join the rewilding movement and share your outdoor space with nature. We all have the potential to make the world a little greener. Wild Your Garden, written by Jim and Joel Ashton (aka "The Butterfly Brothers"), shows you how to create a garden that can help boost local biodiversity. Transform a paved-over yard into a lush oasis, create refuges to welcome and support native species, or turn a high-maintenance lawn into a nectar-rich mini-meadow to attract bees and butterflies. You don't need specialist knowledge or acres of land. If you have any outdoor space, you can make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint, too. "Wildlife gardening is one of the most important things you can do as an individual for increasing biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. From digging a pond to planting a native hedge, the Butterfly Brothers can help you every step of the way." Kate Bradbury
Download or read book The Garden Pond written by Roseanne D. Conrad and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1998-03-18 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, a book for the garden pond enthusiast that provides complete information on how to build, stock and maintain a beautiful garden pond. You'll learn all about pond construction, liners and edging in order to establish a no-fault framework for your pond. You'll also find out how to fill your pond with clear, healthy water and how to keep the water in pristine condition. In addition, you'll learn how to choose and care for aquatic plants that will thrive in your climate. Other chapters discuss selecting and maintaining healthy fish and other pond inhabitants. Best of all, this book includes a stunning array of photographs of ponds, plants and favorite water creatures. Info-packed sidebars make caring for your pond easy and enjoyable.
Download or read book Ponds for Dummies written by John Baker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have always aspired to build a backyard pond but don't know where to start, you are on the right place. Installing a pond around your home gives the place a great appeal and spruces up the general ambience of your home. Imagine about the gurgling waterfalls within your backyard? Think of the thrill that is brought behind when you have three white water ducks around your backyard water garden? Well, ponds are generally interesting, not only for the home owner but also for the guests. "Ponds for Dummies: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Maintaining a Good-Looking Backyard Pond," will provide you with the most important details on how to build your backyard pond and install the waterfalls and any other utilities of your desire. In this guide, you will also learn how to take good care for the pond and your aquatic plants or animals. I understand that you are looking forward to installing an elegant backyard pond while at the same time trying to use the most inexpensive tools, materials, and labor during the exercise. Don't worry about the tools and materials, since they are readily available within your home and local hardware. The guide has been written in a simple language that is easy to understand and apply in the real life situation. Whether you have seem a backyard pond before or you have come across the name and images today, this guide will offer you with iterative procedures on how to:- Build your backyards pond;- Install the waterfall and water garden;- Make some meandering water streams and reservoirs; - Stock the aquatic plants and animals; and - Maintain it around the seasons! I hope you will enjoy reading the book and find the information herein resourceful when establishing your first backyard pond and waterfall!
Download or read book My Garden Fish Pond written by Owen Jones and published by Owen Jones. This book was released on 2023-07-27 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ultra stressful world, means of relaxation and a must. One of the best of these, if you have the space is a garden fish pond. An alternative could be a fish tank in the house. Owning a garden fish pond brings a plethora of joys that enhance the overall homeowner experience. Firstly, the tranquil and soothing ambiance created by the gentle sound of water and the graceful movements of colourful fish can be incredibly relaxing, providing a peaceful retreat from the stresses of everyday life. It also adds a touch of natural beauty to the landscape, becoming a focal point for outdoor gatherings and family bonding. Moreover, tending to a garden pond can be a rewarding hobby that fosters a deeper connection with nature. Watching the fish thrive and the aquatic plants flourish under your care instills a sense of accomplishment and responsibility. It also provides an opportunity for learning about aquatic ecosystems and the delicate balance required to maintain water quality. Additionally, a garden fish pond attracts wildlife, such as birds and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity and creating a vibrant ecosystem right in your backyard. Finally, having a pond can be a great educational tool for children, teaching them about aquatic life and environmental conservation. Overall, owning a garden fish pond brings joy, serenity, and a sense of harmony with nature to any homeowner's life. I have had both. I often found myself watching the fish in my tank rather than the television in the corner, but a fish pond is more realistic and makes a fantastic focus of attention. Outdoor fish are also more likely to breed, as they will be local. A garden fish pond also takes less maintenance than a tank. This manual will teach you how to choose a site for your pond; how to stock it, and how to maintain it so that your fish lead happy lives. If you have any feedback, please leave it with the company you bought this book from.
Download or read book Building Natural Ponds written by Robert Pavlis and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a natural pond for wildlife, beauty, and quiet contemplation Typical backyard ponds are a complicated mess of pipes, pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals designed to adjust pH and keep algae at bay. Hardly the bucolic, natural ecosystem beloved by dragonflies, frogs, and songbirds. The antidote is a natural pond, free of hassle, cost, and complexity and designed as a fully functional ecosystem, ideal for biodiversity, swimming, irrigation, and quiet contemplation. Building Natural Ponds is the first step-by-step guide to designing and building natural ponds that use no pumps, filters, chemicals, or electricity and mimic native ponds in both aesthetics and functionality. Highly illustrated with how-to drawings and photographs, coverage includes: Understanding pond ecosystems and natural algae control Planning, design, siting, and pond aesthetics Step-by-step guidance for construction, plants and fish, and maintenance and trouble shooting Scaling up to large ponds, pools, bogs, and rain gardens. Whether you're a backyard gardener looking to add a small serene natural water feature or a homesteader with visions of a large pond for fish, swimming, and irrigation, Building Natural Ponds is the complete guide to building ponds in tune with nature, where plants, insects, and amphibians thrive in blissful serenity. Robert Pavlis , a Master Gardener with over 40 years of gardening experience, is owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a six-acre botanical garden featuring over 2,500 varieties of plants. A well-respected speaker and teacher, Robert has published articles in Mother Earth News , Ontario Gardening magazine, the widely read blog GardenMyths.com, which explodes common gardening myths and gardening information site GardenFundamentals.com.
Download or read book Backyard Ponds for Dummies written by John Baker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small ponds can be notable addition to your backyard landscaping ideas for adding charm and elegance to new garden designs. A pond can be the best feature and your favorite hangout place. This can certainly be a project you will be proud of for quantity of upcoming years. But skipping a good maintenance up front can result in another source of more irritating work. For ensuring a smooth pond building process as a backyard pond for enhancing the overall look, you need to follow some necessary steps. You can customize a free-form pond. You can find some best advice on maintenance and avoid problems here. So check this out before you grab your shovel.You can work with different designs and items. We will provide all kind of helpful steps you require on placement, materials, and even size. Maintaining gets easier with a bigger size of a pond so plan the possible largest pond allowed landscaping in your budget. Small ponds offer a peaceful retreat for relaxing and enjoying the natural view offering a tranquil look. We have discussed various parts of a successful pond building: * Garden design ideas * Tips for backyard ponds* Method for building successful pond* The beginner's pond tips * Caution for building a low-maintenance pond* Maintenance of pond for all seasons
Download or read book The Complete Practical Fishpond Book written by Lloyd Mathews and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My aim in this book is to give essential advice on all the main aspects of freshwater garden fish ponds. I have tried to include some of the science of ponds while keeping the information easy to understand. Each chapter begins with an outline of the main points of the topic. Each point is then expanded on.My experience with ponds has mainly been in the warm temperate climate in Perth, Western Australia. The principles for fish ponds are similar worldwide but warm temperate climates like that of Perth intensify some of the problems in ponds. This book will therefore be particularly useful to pond owners in sunny climates. The book begins with pond design, starting with the position of the pond in the garden. I discuss the consequences of different pond sizes and depths, and of natural and artificial ponds. I talk about the advantages of a dual pond system. I give guidelines for these and for self-cleaning ponds. I also say why I recommend designing the pond with a sump, overflow, leaf skimmer, and automatic top-up valve. Lastly, I give my colour preference for the pond bottom and sides. Next, I advise on pond construction. Ponds can be built with concrete, bricks, rigid polyethylene, fibreglass or liners. I write about my experiences with ponds made from each of these materials and also my preferences for pipework materials.In the following chapter, I recommend various pumps, filters (including ultraviolet clarifiers), water features, underwater lights and copper ionizers. Choosing the right equipment will give you the right effect for the lowest cost and for the least effort. The chapter on fish gives information on types of fish, especially goldfish and koi. I advise on when a new pond is ready for fish and on the number of fish a pond can support. I give information on the handling, transporting, and feeding of fish, and on diseases and predators.The next chapter delivers general information on water plants, why you should have them and their role in the ecology of the pond. Plants provide shade, oxygen, food, habitat and cover from predators. They filter toxins and excessive nutrients from the water. I give advice on keeping plants, including information on fertilizer and pests.Finally, I give recommendations for pond maintenance including a routine. My advice is directed at pumps, filters, pond cleanliness, exchanging water and maintaining the pH and hardness. The maintenance is largely directed at algae control. I discuss the various forms of nuisance algae and control methods for microalgae, blanket weed, and slime algae. Other advice includes information on water testing and water treatments. Maintaining good water quality is fundamental to the success of any fish pond. "Good" water quality means the water's suitability for its proposed purpose. Water quality is affected by every aspect of a pond, from its design and construction to its pumps, filters and maintenance. Each chapter of this book tells how each aspect of the pond affects the water. Every fish pond is different. The solutions to one pond's problems may be very different to another pond's.
Download or read book The Tub Pond Handbook written by Ted Coletti and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PAPERBACK EDITION:The beauty and novelty of a backyard pond is on the wish list of people from all walks of life. But the required space, landscaping, logistics, maintenance, and expense drives many away from this dream. The solution is the freestanding container pond or water garden, also known as a tub or patio pond. If you are plagued by a black thumb, this is no-fail gardening. If you are an aquarist, take your hobby outside to breed and maintain interesting fishes and other aquatic life with minimal effort and fast grow-out..........Written by the hobby's leading voice on "summer tubbing," for the past 20 years, The Tub Pond Handbook (2nd Edition-Revised) is the most comprehensive guide to date on the subject. Topics include: advantages vs traditional ponds and fishrooms; tub selection and preparation; design ideas; extensive plant and fish suggestions with planting and breeding methods; pest control; timetables for setup, teardown, and maintenance; and working with natural temperatures, light, and water to create a biologically balanced low maintenance container pond with no moving parts (except the fish). At 150 pages with over 100 COLOR images (many new and enlarged for the 2nd Edition), The Tub Pond Handbook will inspire, instruct, and be a handy reference source for container and patio pond hobbyists for years to come..........ABOUT THE 2ND EDITION:* more photos* larger plant and fish photos* re-edited and updated text............OTHER EDITIONS:E-Book available at lower price with purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07383CHRS..........ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Ted Coletti is a well-known aquarist, water gardener, writer, and club speaker from the Northeast United States. A hobbyist for over 30 years, he was a Contributing Editor and Columnist at Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine. He is a member of the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society, Founder of the Northeast Fish Tub & Water Garden Study Group, Editor of the American Livebearer Association Journal, Founder of the Aquarium Hobby Historical Society, and Master Breeder and Expert Grower at the North Jersey Aquarium Society. He maintains over two dozen tub ponds on his property. This is his second book.
Download or read book The Simple Guide to Garden Ponds written by Terry Anne Barber and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great book for first-time pond keepers to learn from and grow with from an author who is especially in tune with what pond keepers want and need to know. It's written to make all aspects of pond-keeping simple and enjoyable, from deciding on a pond to building it, stocking it, planting it and maintaining it. Nearly 150 full-color photos help take pond enthusiasts through all stages of consideration and completion. The "Simple Guide" format features lots of photos, tips, sidebars checklists and charts to make finding and using information simple. Extensive resources and a detailed index for further ease of use.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Building Backyard Ponds Fountains and Waterfalls for Homeowners written by Melissa Samaroo and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are looking to create a lush outdoor paradise, complete with waterfalls and fish-filled ponds, or you simply want a conservative balcony fountain, this book can show you how to build your own backyard escape no matter your budget.
Download or read book Garden Pondlopaedia written by Graham Quick and published by Ringpress Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more you know about your garden pond the better you will understand its specific needs and requirements. In Garden Pondlopeadia you will find invaluable guidance on every aspect of planning, building, and maintaining a garden pond, including: building, edging and planting a pond, creating waterfalls, streams, fountains, and other water features, pumps, filtration, lighting, drains, and liner connectors, simple water chemistry, choosing fish species and caring for them, together with detailed information on preventing, recognizing and treating common diseases, seasonal pond care and maintenance, with a chapter devoted to the removal of algae, and comprehensive listing of pond plants, with detailed information on each one. Illustrated throughout with helpful line-drawings and almost one hundred stunning colour photographs, Garden Pondlopeadia takes you through every aspect of creating and caring for a garden pond.
