{"product_id":"9781931993692","title":"Garden Ponds: Basic Pond Setup and Maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this colorful Garden Ponds Made Easy title, authors Dennis Kelsey-Wood and Tom Barthell have provided an essential guide for first-time pond enthusiasts. The authors outline all of the considerations for starting out with a new pond, including determining the site, style, size of the pond, and deciding on the construction of the pond (whether preformed, concrete, or fiberglass). Garden Ponds offers a chapter on water which discusses water chemistry factors, volume of the pond, and pond surface. Other important factors involve the aeration, filtration, drainage, and maintenance of a clean (algae-free) pond. Special features, including waterfalls, fountains, and watercourses, electricity, and landscaping are addressed in detail, all accompanied by color photographs and drawings. A chapter on pond construction details every step of the project from creating a blueprint to securing the foundation. The infinite choices involved with stocking the pond with fish and plants can be overwhelming for the first-time pond owner, and the authors give excellent advice about making smart choices for a harmonious, beautiful garden pond. A special chapter on seasonal pond care gives the pond keeper recommendations for maintaining the pond all year long. Resources and glossary included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CompanionHouse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040191267056,"sku":"9781931993692","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781931993692_p0.jpg?v=1763638977","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781931993692","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}