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Water Gardening Books

Book Icon (1K)Listed below are the books we have found to be the most useful and most accurate. If you would like to see a larger picture of a book's cover please click on the picture or title of the book (press the back button on your browser to return to this page).The larger pictures of the books' covers are between 10 and 37K. PLEASE NOTE: When ordering books please remember to include the order number on your form as well as the name of the book (there are many different books named some variation of "The Water Garden"!)
Book CoverGoldfish A beginner's guide to goldfish, including history, selection, varieties, feeding, diseases and breeding. The chapter on keeping goldfish in outdoor ponds is of particular value to the beginning water gardener. More than 120 full-colour photos and drawings. 
By Paul Paradise 92 pages  Hardcover $7.95 #P72-61

Book CoverMoisture Loving Plants The suggestions on designing and planting bog and waterside gardens will be useful for beginners and experienced gardeners. Extensive plant descriptions cover many bog and marginal plants, including ferns, sedges, bamboos and rushes. The chapter on propagation is valuable, especially for those with more space to plant than the budget allows.
By Philip Swindells 93 pages  Softcover $9.95 #C98-07

Book CoverWATERLILIES and other aquatic plants This comprehensive guide to choosing and using plants for water gardens is one of the best now in print for detailed information on many species and cultivars and their cultural requirements. Over 100 illustrations supplement the accurate and readable text.
Stapely Water Gardens 154 pages  Hardcover $29.95 #S02-07

Book CoverThe Rock and Water Garden Expert This book covers most aspects of construction and maintenance of both ponds and rock gardens, which are often built together to complement each other. The plant section has excellent information and pictures.
By Dr. D.G. Hessayon 128 pages  Softcover $16.95 #H05-38

Sorry no picturePond and Brook An extensive look at nature in freshwater environments. With more information than the average field guide, it covers properties of water, includes fascinating information about aquatic life and an overview of freshwater habitats.
By Michael J. Caduto 276 pages  Softcover $32.50 #C50-92

Book CoverThe Pond Doctor As you design, build and maintain your water garden, the Pond Doctor will help you with advice on any problems or challenges along the way. It will show you how to prevent or solve almost every problem you will face.
By Helen Nash 160 pages  Softcover $24.95 #N68-71

Book CoverWater Gardens for Plants and Fish This small format book is full of gems of advice about most aspects of water gardening. Many common waterlilies are described, with accompanying pictures.
By Charles B. Thomas 187 pages  Hardcover $17.75
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#T94-26

Sorry no pictureEarth Ponds This detailed book covers earth pond construction, maintenance and troubleshooting.
By Tim Matson 150 pages  Softcover $34.95 #M15-57

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