Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Published: April 1, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780881926255
Subjects: Gardening: plants; Water gardens, pools; Ponds; Gardening / Horticulture; Gardening; Gardening/Plants; Reference; Ornamental Plants; GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE; Gardening / Garden Design; Gardening / Ornamental Plants; Aquatic plants; Plantes aquatiques; Water gardens; Science
First sentence: In most ways, water plants are just like any other kind of plant.
Description: "This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books, such as marginal plants, floating lants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Of course, waterlillies and lotuses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia is unique in its thorough horticultural treatment of the plants described and pictured in these pages, offering complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pests and diseases."

"With more than 700 color photos and helpful introductory chapters on pots, soils, and fertilizers, this volume is a one-stop reference for important information on and identification of hundreds of garden plants. Homeowners, keen gardeners, and water garden professionals will find the Speicherts' encyclopedia an indispensable resource for years to come."--Jacket.