Water is essential. Not only does it sustain life itself, but its unique ability to influence our moods and emotions makes it the most exciting and versatile element to use when designing a garden.Taking its principles and ideas from garden design and landscape architecture, Designing Water Gardens discusses styles, materials, positioning and planting for a variety of garden features, from hot tubs to wildlife ponds.

Water is essential. Not only does it sustain life itself, but its unique ability to influence our moods and emotions makes it the most exciting and versatile element to use when designing a garden.

  Taking its principles and ideas from garden design and landscape architecture, Designing Water Gardens 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 you 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.

INTRODUCTION 6

source 28

SPRINGS, FOUNTAINS AND lETS

blueprints 56

course 60

STREAMS, RILLS AND CANALS

blueprints 94

outlet 98

WATERFALLS, CASCADES AN D WATER STAIRS

blueprints 124

destination 128

SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS AND PONDS

blueprints 178

SUPPLIERS 184

INDEX 186