Simple Guide to Garden Ponds Book

Great resource for the new or intermediate gardener. Instruction is provided in the basics of landscaping from how to design with plants, landscaping around your own home and in outdoor rooms, as well. There are so many unique ideas provided in walks and paths, edging, fences, walls and hedges. The author also brings in water elements into key designs, making this vital resource eye appealing and a calming influence to the visitor.

Once the garden has been established, the gardener might need some help in maintaining trees, shrubs, lawns and ground covers. Ground covers such as sweet woodruff, moss or creeping thymes are sometimes used in place of standard lawns. Ms. Buchanan provides information on which ground covers can tolerate full sun or partial shade, as well as flowering characteristics.

Good combination of various types of flora from different climates, too. Great gift idea for the avid gardener who would like to try something a little different.