Dimensions
260 x 260 x 12mm
Water is the most exciting and versatile element to use when designing a garden: not only does it sustain life, it has a unique ability to influence our moods and emotions. This book takes its principles and ideas from garden design and landscape architecture and discusses styles, materials, positioning and planting for a variety of garden features, from hot tubs to wildlife ponds.
Imaginatively structured, each chapter mirrors part of the water cycle: Source, Course, Outlet and Destination. These natural elements are then related to a man-made garden equivalent: a fountain or jet emulates a spring; waterfalls are reflected in cascades and water stairs.
Construction blueprints at the end of each chapter show how to put key ideas into practice. A valuable list of suppliers is included, which sources design consultancies and architectural firms, as well as the materials and equipment you will need to construct your own features.
Illustrated throughout with stunning colour photography, 'Designing Water Gardens' is an inspirational yet practical exploration of this truly awesome force of nature.
