There is nothing like a pond. What else can simultaneously increase your aesthetic pleasure, offer recreational opportun
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Table of contents :
Preface --
Prologue --
Cabin Pond: --
Digging in --
Flood --
On ice --
Spring --
Scouts --
Flow to the garden --
Bishop of ponds --
Predators and prey --
Blending in --
Pond Sculpture: --
Pondscapes --
Ponds for waterfowl and wildlife --
Siting --
Excavation --
Spillways --
Digger: a steam pond that carves itself --
Pond Care: --
Pond keeper's seasons --
Troubleshooting guide --
Pond repairs --
Controlling pond weeds and algae --
Healthy ponds need plenty of fresh air --
How to buy a used pond --
Appendix: Pond culture resources --
Index.