Gardens and Water Features

Author: James Allison
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Publication Date: 2002-02-01
Features: For thousands of years, water has been a key element in landscape design, one of the most distinctive components of garden design. Without a doubt, water can create captivating light and motion with its flowing rhythm: splashing water delights the eyes, while the gentle babble of streams soothes the mind. Water features add a bright and vibrant touch to new garden designs, and can also rejuvenate old gardens. This beautiful and practical book introduces you to the multifaceted role of water in landscape design. It will guide you on how to integrate water features into garden designs. Various types of pools, waterfalls, fountains, and small decorative elements, from pebble fountains to shallow bays, are accompanied by colorful illustrations. Each structure is explained in detail, with diagrams provided where necessary. The book also has a dedicated chapter on designing landscapes with bridges and flowing water, covering everything from delicate bridges to the use of stone steps, rock mountains, and stone islands. The final chapter focuses on "How to Design, Build, and Create a Wildlife Pond." This wildlife pond will attract birds, amphibians, aquatic insects, and various types of algae. All of this brings the environment and aesthetics together to enhance human quality of life.