"Authors, Greg and Sue Speichert are fonders of
Water Gardening magazine, and the American Water Garden Society. They write frequently on water gardening for several magazines in addition to their own. Greg Holds a degree in horticulture from Purdue. Sue is editor of their
Water Gardening magazine.
"Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener. More than seven years in the making...this book promises to be the bible for the selection and cultivation of every water garden plant.
"This volume includes hundreds of water garden plants often overlooked in other books, such as marginal [shallow water] plants, floating plants, bog plants, and submerged plants. Of course, waterlilies and lotuses are described in detail as well. The encyclopedia is unique in its thorough horticultural treatment of the plants described and pictured in the pages, offering complete information on hardiness, culture, propagation, and pest and diseases.
"With more than 700 beautiful 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 [water] garden plants. Homeowners, keen gardeners, and water garden professionals will find the Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants an indispensable resource."
From the book's dust jacket.
- Hardcover: 388 pages
- Published: April 2004
- Dimensions: 11.25 inches x 8.75 inches
- Publisher: Timber Press
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