Garden Ponds: 10 Step-by-step Projects - Beautiful Ideas to Enhance Your Garden (Weekend DIY S.) - Softcover

Ponds, pools and streams can transform the most ordinary gardens and patios, whatever the size and style. "Weekend DIY: Garden Ponds" shows readers how to enhance their gardens by giving them the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, construct and maintain the ideal pond, whether it is an informal wildlife pond with wild planting or a formal raised pond with a fountain and decorative edging. With the weekend gardener in mind, each of the 10 step-by-step projects is easy to construct and requires little DIY expertise. An introductory chapter covers essential information on tools, materials and techniques, including choosing the right liner, excavating the area and fitting pumps and filters, as well as maintaining the pond, while the projects themselves give inspiration and guidance on creating a range of stunning garden ponds.

Bryan Hirst qualified in Landscape studies and Contract Management at Kingston School of Architecture. He turned his attention to water gardening and has run his own company, Waterlands, since 1996, creating, restoring and developing ponds, lakes and water features for a range of clients. He has a particular interest in fountains. He is based in West Sussex.