The definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener.
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Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants
£35.00
Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener. 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 lotuses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia offers complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation and pests and diseases. With more than 700 beautiful colour photos and helpful introductory chapters on pots, soils and fertilizers, this book promises to be the bible for the selection and cultivation of every water garden plant.
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[A] comprehensive resource, offering gardeners beautifully written entries that take in all the characteristics and cultivation requirements of hundreds of plants.
The definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener...includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books.
This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants, including marginal plants, bog plants, submerged plants, waterlilies and lotuses.
Publishers of Water Gardening Magazine Greg and Sue Speichert have produced an excellent reference book both for novice and experienced water gardeners alike...one can find a wealth of information on many species and cultivars of plants featured in most water gardens [as well as] diverse plants.
This is the most comprehensive guide to all types of water plants and would make an excellent addition to gardening collections.
This excellent water gardening book is a comprehensive encyclopedia on the subject, and will be in demand by all those building, designing and maintaining water gardens from the amateur to the professional. It clearly reveals the successful secrets of water gardening.
Exceptionally complete...will answer all your questions about installing aquatic plants.
A most welcome addition to the bookshelves of all aquatic enthusiasts, appealing to both new fans and old hands alike.
A horticultural pleasure simply to browse as well as a thorough, hands-on useful reference.
Water has the ability to lend character and soul to a garden....The days of relying on lilies alone are behind us, as the Speicherts' book demonstrates.
Worth owning.
Greg is a real hoot and really makes water gardening easy.
Well-produced book features more than 700 excellent color photographs of native and non-native aquatic plants.
Helps in revealing the secrets ot successful water gardening.
This practical book rates top honors as an outstanding reference for accessory water garden plants.
This carefully researched volume will undoubtedly become the go-to reference for anyone interested in aquatic plants.
The photos are scrumptious and the text is thorough.
The Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is, without question, the best book I’ve ever read on the subject of water gardening.
With 700 color photos, the only problem you’ll have is narrowing down which plants you’ll want to grow in your own water garden.
The authors have done a remarkable job in conveying their years of experience as professional growers in an attractive and well-organized book that anybody should find a pleasure to read.
This gorgeously illustrated, authoritative guide will serve garden professionals and amateurs alike.
Waterlilies, lotus, submerged, floating and marginal water plants all get their due in this lavishly illustrated encyclopedia.
Waterlilies, lotus, submerged, floating and marginal water plants all get their due in this lavishly illustrated encyclopedia.
An indispensable guide to all the plants a water gardener or pond keeper could ever want to know about.
There is a world of information for daily consultation and armchair reading. Enjoy!
As thorough-going a book on water gardening as you could hope for.