Koi Books
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KOI - A Handbook on Keeping Nishikigoi
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by Servaas de Kock
and Ronnie Watt
The art of koi-keeping is as varied as the rich colors of these beautiful fish. Whatever your level of skill and knowledge, this book offers new insight into this fascinating hobby, featuring: profiles of the 15 most popular koi varieties; clear and informative descriptions of color, pattern and markings; the importance of the pond water environment; details on how to show your koi; and useful tips on health and feeding. Dazzling photographs and informative text present an engaging and complete picture of the care and keeping of koi. 160 pages; softcover.
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$24.95 |
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Manual of Koi Health
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Tony Pitham & Keith Holmes
A comprehensive, illustrated and authoritative guide that offers practical advice about disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Written by two experienced koi professionals, it includes a complete listing of all common koi diseases and how to treat them. Explains treatments for: parasites - bacterial, fungal and viral infections - ulcers, lesions and wounds - stress conditions. Also explains preventative measures. Hardcover. 160 pages with over 300 full color photos.
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$24.95 |
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Water Gardening Books
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Waterscaping
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J. Glattstein
Information on creating and maintaining a natural water garden. Softcover; 32 color photos on 184 pages.
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$19.95 |
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The Water Garden Encyclopedia
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P. Swindells
Opens with a section that explains how to get started and covers the basic principles of siting, finding the right equipment, and calculating sizes and capacities. Contents are then divided into sections: watergardening in containers, formal ponds, natural water gardens, waterfalls and fountains, pond features, and pond plants. Includes step-by-step illustrations and design ideas. Softcover; 256 pages.
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$34.95 |
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Water Gardens
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J. Heriteau & C. Thomas
Features the ?best? flowering and foliage plants, scavengers, and fish. Softcover; 90 full color illustrations on 230 pages.
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$24.95 |
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Beginner's Guide To Watergardening
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Graham Clarke
Areas covered include: creating a water feature, furnishing it with plants, fish and wildlife, and year 'round maintenance. A practical book for aspiring water gardeners. Softcover, 170 pages.
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$19.95 |
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Earth Ponds
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Tim Matson
A pond-maker?s guide to planting, digging, sculpting, maintaining, and restoring earthen ponds. Softcover; 150 pages.
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$24.95 |
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Design/Construction Books
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Quick & Easy Container Water Gardens
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Philip Swindells
Choose, install, and maintain more than 20 elegant still yet moving water gardens. A plant directory details more than 90 selections. Hardcover; full color photos on 128 pages.
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$24.95 |
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Japanese Gardens in a Weekend
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Robert Ketchell
Construct a Japanese garden with matchless allure - stillness with a profound sense of beauty -- quickly with this guide to planning, materials, plants, pruning and special additions. 160 pages; softcover.
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$19.95 |
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Creating Water Gardens
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Includes every aspect of planning, constructing and caring for a water garden. Covers water features of all types and sizes from fountains to ponds to streams. Over 30 projects with 500 photos and 100 illustrations. Softcover; 256 pages.
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$24.95 |
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How to Build Ponds and Waterfalls
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J. Reid
The do-it-yourselfer?s guide to creating a water feature. Simple, straight-forward text. Softcover; color photos, 80 pages.
Gathered together in a single collection, these inspiring articles from Water Gardening magazine provide all the technical knowledge needed to make any feature. Backed up by full-color diagrams and planting suggestions. Includes: how to install a pond, pump, fountain, or cascade; how to put in a pond liner and keep the water moving. Softcover; 112 color pages.
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$12.95 |
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