Although this book is area specific, "Water Gardening for the Mid-Atlantic and New England" by Teri Dunn (Cool Springs Press) is an easy do-it-yourself guide for homeowners who want to -- well -- install a water garden in a weekend. As a garden designer, this is not something I'd ever recommend doing yourself (like most other garden chores). but I do have to admit that Dunn makes it look and sound very possible. "Building a pond requires careful planning," says Dunn, "but if the basic steps are followed properly, the long-term satisfaction is well worth a weekend's hard work.
The book has great illustrations, lovely photos of small water gardens, some with waterfalls, some in containers, and a step-by-step plan to make it all come together. There's also a section on plants that most everyone would likely want to try. Even if you live elsewhere in the country, you'd likely find this book useful.
Dunn has written for Horticulture Magazine and is the author of 20 other garden books. Still, I dont' know if I'd try this in a weekend.
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