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Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants

Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener. More than seven years in the making by the founding members of the American Water Gardening Society, this book promises to be the bible for the selection and cultivation of every water garden plant. This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books, such as marginal plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Of course, waterlilies and loutses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia is unique in its thorough horticultural treatment of the plants described and pictured in these pages, offering complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pests and diseases.

With more than 700 beautiful color photos and helpful introductory chapters on pots, soils, and fertilizers, this volume is a one-stop reference for important information on and identification of hundreds of garden plants. Homeowners, keen gardeners, and water garden professionals will find the Speicherts’ encyclopedia an indispensable resource for years to come.

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5 Stars A Water Garden Must
I love this book. I am new to the pond world and have found my passion. This book is the water gardener’s bible. It is extensive in the coverage of all water plants and gives practical information on their care. It is suitable to ponds in any climate. Also, photos are lovely and are great for plant identification.

5 Stars Water Gardening Reference
Excellent book. I have many water gardening books, but this one is one of my favorites. It has detailed descriptions of many different types of aquatic plants along with color photos.

4 Stars pond plants
Very complete source, but extensive use of latin names made it somewhat difficult to use.

5 Stars Excellent resource for selection and maintenance of pond plants
I have had a pond for 30+ years. This is one of the best and most detailed resouces that I have come across. It is one of the few that details the type of waterlily corms that each variety has. This is extremely helpful in identifying plants that have spread naturally and are not blooming. Great photographs. Uses both common names and scientific names.

4 Stars Beautiful Book
I purchased this book for my son who is attending college to be a Landscape Architect. He was interested in learning more about water plants as we live in the south and there is a lot of time to enjoy a water garden. The book is BEAUTIFUL. It has everything you would need to know to make your water garden more user friendly. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in making a home resemble an oasis…

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Home Landscaping Northeast Region Including Southeast Canada Home Landscaping Home Landscaping

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5 Stars Have my own and now purchasing for a neighbor!!
A neighbor showed me her copy and I had to get one for myself. Great layouts, great plant selections, this book offers great ideas and variations and is FULL of information! I showed another neighbor the garden I am planning and now I’m buying her a copy as well. We are going to have a GREAT looking street!!

5 Stars Love this book!!
I have so many landscaping books that I never opened again after the first week I bought them. This is not one of those books. It’s by far so much better than most of the other ones out there. It’s well organized for info, and the plans are numerous and easy to follow. Not just for beginners. a really great book!

5 Stars Curb appeal made easy
It’s great the way these books are customized for each individual climate area here in the U.S. Saves a lot of wasted planning with the wrong plants and materials.

5 Stars This book is wonderful
Home Landscaping: Northeast Region is a very informative book filled with beautiful photos. I don’t think I will need another book while doing our landscape planning. Landscaping designs, expected sizes of plants and trees and shrubs, different colors and species, how to’s, this book will cover all your landscaping needs if you live in new england.

5 Stars One of my favorites
I recently became interested in gardening (now that I have a yard in which I can plant). This is one of my favorite books on gardening and landscaping. Great resource for those of us living in the northeast. Full of wonderful photos, explanations and illustrations. It gives many ideas for addressing certain areas of your yard (i.e. front entryway, patio, rock wall). Explanations are excellent; I learned a great deal from this book. Very well written. Highly recommended.

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Orthos All About Creating Japanese Gardens Orthos All About Gardening

These days, people crave gardens that fill the soul and comfort the body. Japanese gardening answers those yearnings.

This book demonstrates how to…

Create a feeling of sanctuary

Make tranquil spaces

Arrange plants and ornaments

Use centuries-old garden design techniques

Emphasize personal taste

Calm a busy lifestyle

Inspire peace of mind

Reflect nature to create serenity

Appropriate plant selections

Traditional design

Contemporary looks

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great intro
I got this book from the library and was pleasantly surprised at the details and useful, practical advice on conceiving and executing a japanese garden. The book contains detailed instructions on how to lay out, build, select plans for, and maintain a Japanese-inspired garden. It talks about rocks, rock gardening, ponds, water plants and fish, paths, stepping stones, gates, and plants and plant selections. I found it really helpful in getting ideas to give to our landscape architect. I would recommend this book for anyone that is going to actually build (rather than just enjoy looking at pictures of) a japanese garden.

5 Stars Build Your Japanese Garden and spent your free time golfing
I bought serveral books about creating Japanese gardens. This book by far the best one that I had. I built a Japanese style Rock Garden so I don’t have to mow my lawn. My back yard is built based on some of the pictures and tips I read from this book. The fun part is that you put in your hard work and built the garden you wanted which pays off when your guests give you thumb up. I spent about $5000 on the materials and hours of my own labor on the project. Now I can spent my weekend golfing instead of mowing my lawn. Ouch! My back still hurting from all the hardwork.

5 Stars Good for beginners
The book is easy to read and explains the whole concept of Japanese gardening. I learned with it and will be using it to plan my Japanese garden. Very pleased customer!

5 Stars Book great, sticker bad
Seller applied an inventory control sticker to front of book. This sticker used an adhesive that was very difficult to remove; required GooGone. Suggest change stickers, use one that doesn’t damage front of book. After sticker was removed, book proved to be factual with great illustrations.

5 Stars For inspiration, start here
I’ve always wanted to have a Japanese Garden but never got around to doing it. I picked up this book at the library and, WOW, it has really inspired me! Not only am I now drafting up plans to turn a corner of my yard into a Japanese Garden but I showed it to a neighbor and he’s thinking of making his backyard into something like the courtyard garden on page 20. I’ll probably get a library of books on Japanese Gardening but this book will be the first one I’ll buy.

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