Water Works: Creating a Splash in the Garden

The first in-depth exploration of bringing water into contemporary garden design

Written for gardeners and homeowners, Water Works is a rich source of ideas and techniques if you wish to incorporate water features into your home landscape. It covers everything from ponds, waterfalls, and streams to fountains, pools, and spas. Gloriously illustrated with on-site photographs, these colorful pages show how water--tranquil, sensuous, or playful--can set the tone for your entire landscape. This unique gardening book explains how to successfully blend new water features into an existing garden environment and offers specific planting recommendations for a variety of water sites. Important design, mechanical, and safety information is also included.