Creating a natural pond
A pond and nature invites itself into your home!
The chirping of a wagtail, the magic of a water lily, the nocturnal song of the green tree frog in spring... These are the kinds of pleasures that can make you want to create a pond in your garden, large or small. Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply curious about nature, creating a pond isn't all that complicated, and it's a pleasure for all the wildlife in your garden. Gilles Leblais has been passionate about ponds ever since he was a child. He has created all kinds of ponds: small ones, large ones... Here he explains step by step how to create a pond that can be adapted to any garden.
Make the right decisions beforehand: location, exposure, size, budget, terracing, lining, impounding, maintenance, fittings, flora, fauna... This book makes it easy for all motivated beginners to take action.
In 96 pages and no fewer than 200 photos, Gilles Leblais conveys the essentials. In short, by creating a pond, you give yourself something to marvel at, while making your own contribution to protecting nature. Act local, think global!
Gilles Leblais - Terre Vivante Edition - 96 pages