The Complete Guide to Building Backyard Ponds, Fountains, and Waterfalls for Homeowners Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back to Basics Building)
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In today s economy, homeowners are looking for a way to increase the value of their houses in a unique and cost-effective way. According to HGTV, the popular home and garden cable television station, water features are currently among the hottest landscaping trends in the United States. They offer a way to increase a home s resell value and provide a creative outlet for homeowners. Whether you are looking to create a lush outdoor paradise, complete with waterfalls and fish-filled ponds, or you simply want a conservative balcony fountain, this book can show you how to build your own backyard escape no matter your budget. Water features provide a calm oasis for homeowners to visit after a hectic day. Many new in-ground swimming pools are designed around a waterfall or fountain, and homeowners are adding these features to older pools. If building a pool is beyond your budget, consider adding a small stand-alone fountain to partake in this trend. The Complete Guide to Building Backyard Ponds, Fountains, and Waterfalls for Homeowners provides step-by-step instructions and design plans for building a variety of water features. This book provides you with a brief history of how water features have been used in the architecture of past civilizations and how you can assess your design preferences based on these styles. The book will show you how to appraise the size, shape, and topography of your yard to decide which features will work best in your space. You will be questioned on how you intend to use your yard on a regular basis so you can pick a feature that works with your lifestyle. Once you have assessed your style and space, you will be given a variety of design plans for various basic and complex water features, complete with step- by-step instructions, dimensions, and supply lists. You will learn about a variety of topics, including: The different pumps, filters, and supplying electricity to your water feature The safety standards for working with electricity and water Which tasks you are capable of completing yourself and when you should call a licensed professional Once you have installed your water feature, you will be given advice on adding those special touches to your landscaping project. Tips include adding rock structures, plants, and fish to water features help complete the project. Finally, you will learn how to care and maintain your water feature to keep your backyard looking beautiful. We have spent hundreds of hours interviewing landscaping artists and homeowners just like you who can offer tips and tricks for completing your backyard makeover. Whether you are looking to increase the value of your home or just want to find your own little piece of paradise, this book can help you build a backyard oasis that you can enjoy for many years to come. Read more
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Group Inc. (October 30, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1601385986
ISBN-13 : 87
Item Weight : 13.7 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.65 x 8.8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #302,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Water Gardens & Ponds #108 in Outdoor & Recreational Area Gardening #176 in Landscape
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