Water will bring a garden miraculously to life, drawing the eye more than any other feature. When still, its shimmering reflections create a peaceful mood, while moving water animates the garden scene and delights with its mesmerizing sounds. In this definitive guide, Alan shows you how to design and make a water feature to suit any size and style of garden, from a large wildlife pond, stream or rill to the tiniest pebble or wall fountain. * Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step diagrams * A-Z directory of Alan's recommended pond and waterside plants * Guide to choosing and caring for fish * Key tips on encouraging wildlife to your pond * Season-by-season guide to pond maintenance

What is the best position for a pool? How should I prepare the site? Which plants and fish are suitable? How do I maintain the pond? Expert answers to those most frequently asked questions: simply pin-point your question, turn to the answer and solve the problem. Covers everything you need to know on ponds and water gardens, from site advice to planting ideas. Includes checklists, plant lists, hints and tips and feature boxes. Troubleshooting section on pond problems. Illustrated with how-to artworks and colour photographs.

Whether it's fishing by moonlight, planting iris and weeping willows, catching crawfish, or supervising an unruly crowd of ducks, Louise Riotte knows how to get the most fun out of a family pond. She shares her experiences in this entertaining book, presented with her trademark mix of facts, anecdotes, lore, and lively humor. Catfish Ponds & Lily Pads includes how the Riotte family built a pond; tips on fish farming with catfish, bass, or trout; creating a backyard pool for frogs and water lilies; waterside plants - beneficial and harmful; and recipes, stories, and fascinating asides.