Burlington Public Library

"Building Natural Ponds is the first book to walk through the steps required to design and build a natural pond without the need of pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals. Coverage includes pond ecosystems and natural algae control, planning, design, aesthetics, and siting, plus highly illustrated step-by-step construction guidance, plants and fish, maintenance and troubleshooting, and large ponds and pools."--

Offers attractive plans and step-by-step instructions for introducing water into your yard. Sixteen unique projects for both novice and more experiences do-it-yourselfers. Completer easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, including materials lists and cross-sectioned drawings. Information on how to install pumps and filters, fitting fountains, creating formal and informal ponds and selecting plants and water features.