Bøger af George Leicester Thomas

Garden Pools, Water Lilies, and Goldfish is a comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a beautiful water garden. Written by George Leicester Thomas Jr., a renowned horticulturist and landscape architect, this book covers everything from selecting the perfect location for your water garden to choosing the right plants and fish to populate it.The first section of the book focuses on the design and construction of garden pools, including tips for selecting the right materials, creating a natural-looking environment, and incorporating waterfalls and other features. The second section covers the selection and care of water lilies and other aquatic plants, with detailed information on planting, fertilizing, and pruning.The final section of the book is devoted to goldfish and other pond fish, with advice on selecting the right species, feeding and caring for them, and protecting them from predators. Throughout the book, Thomas provides practical advice and step-by-step instructions, as well as beautiful photographs and illustrations to inspire and guide readers in creating their own stunning water gardens. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, Garden Pools, Water Lilies, and Goldfish is an essential resource for anyone interested in creating a beautiful and thriving water garden.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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