Aquatic plants and water body landscape design

Author: Li Shangzhi
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The application of aquatic plants in garden water features not only enriches the landscape but more importantly emphasizes their ecological benefits. This book is divided into three parts: Introduction, Application, and Landscape. The Introduction section introduces the morphological and ecological characteristics of aquatic plants that differ from terrestrial plants, as well as their water purification functions. The Application section categorically introduces common aquatic plant species in garden water features and the water body landscapes they create. The Landscape section presents the principles of arranging aquatic plants on water surfaces, shorelines, and embankment islands, along with landscape examples. It is particularly noteworthy that the book also covers the diverse wetland ecological landscapes in nature, as well as techniques for constructing artificial wetlands and plant rafts. This book is suitable for reference by a wide range of garden workers and flower enthusiasts.