Description: Fountain, waterfall, pond, or pool -- a water feature brings sound, beauty, pleasure, and new possibilities to any garden. If you've considered adding one to your piece of backyard heaven, this is the place to find out all you need to know, from planning and construction to choosing the perfect plants. This simple and thorough guide outlines how a water garden functions, how to go about selecting a site, and a range of different water options -- formal and informal pools, streams and rills, isolated features, tub gardens, large stillwater pools, a bog garden, and more. Build with a preformed pool, and use flexible liners, concrete, or clay. Enhance waterfalls and fountains with magnificent lighting. Among the stunning plants to consider: marginals, water plants, submerged plants, and floating plants. Maintain it all beautifully and trouble-shoot likely problems.

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