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Rock Gardens

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Plants for Ponds, Rock and Water Features

Peter Robinson,Peter Anderson
This lavishly illustrated book shows how choosing the right plants can turn the simplest pond or a water feature into a dramatic statement. A helpful section on rock and water garden design contains a wealth of colorful illustrated plans showing different constructions, including rocky ponds and pools, wildlife pools, streams and cascades. Each garden plan includes a detailed plant list identifying the plants used, to help you create your own successful water gardens. An all-important plant directory details the main plant groups, including submerged, deep-water, marginal and moisture-loving plants. Arranged alphabetically for ease of reference, you are sure to find the ideal plants to suit your water feature.

Paperback: 128 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.43 x 11.80 x 8.96

Publisher: Southwater Pub; (October 2003)
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$15.99

On sale rock gardens books

Rock Garden Plants: A Color Encyclopedia NEW!

Baldassare Mineo,Fritz Kummert This colorful encyclopedia showcases some 1300 plants for the rock garden. Specifications are given for locations and purposes, plus cultivation directions, hardiness... [read more]

~~$59.95~~
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Trilliums NEW!

Frederick W., Jr. Case,Roberta B. Case

~~$29.95~~
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A Rage for Rock Gardening: The Story of Reginald Farrer, Gardener, Writer & Plant Collector

Nicola Shulman

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Rock Garden Design and Construction

North American Rock Garden Society,Jane McGary Few gardens can transport visitors to wild and rugged landscapes as well as rock gardens. The basic components may look simple, but... [read more]

~~$29.95~~
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The Art of Setting Stones: And Other Writings from the Japanese Garden

Marc Peter Keane In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto... [read more]

~~$16.95~~
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The Rock & Water Garden Expert

D.G. Hessayon The first easy-to-follow guide to achieving beautiful results with these fascinating garden features. Containing the most up-to-date, sound and practical advice, it... [read more]

~~$14.95~~
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Rock and Water Gardening: A Practical Guide to Construction and Planting

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Rock and Water Plants (Practical Gardening Handbook)

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Rock Garden and its Plants

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The Prairie Rock Garden: Comprehensive List of Rock Garden Plants for the Prairies (Prairie Garden Books)

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