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Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance and Restoration (Second Edition)

Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance and Restoration (Second Edition)Author: Tim Matson
Publisher: Countryman Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
Sales Rank: 271682

Media: Paperback
Edition: Second Edition
Pages: 152
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 7.8 x 0.5

ISBN: 0881501557
Dewey Decimal Number: 627.86
EAN: 9780881501551
ASIN: 0881501557

Publication Date: August 17, 1982
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Product Description
There is nothing like a pond! What else can simultaneously increase your aesthetic pleasure, offer recreational opportunities, help the environment, and increase the value of your land? This is the recognized standard on ponds, now expanded to include a comprehensive guide to living happily with your completed pond and keeping it perpetually healthy. Here is everything you need to know about planning, digging, sculpting, and maintaining your pond.


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5 out of 5 stars Very informitive yet entertaining.   August 19, 1998
20 out of 22 found this review helpful

A helpful guide for the pond owner with an easy to understand problem solving guide. It`s also a great book for the person attempting to construct their first earth pond or lake.


5 out of 5 stars For serious pond builders   February 7, 2002
AH (Minnesota)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful

I bought this book for my husband, who has been planning the restoration for our 4+ acre pond. Many books on ponds seem to be focused on smaller water gardens, not on sizeable wetlands. This is the first truly helpful resource book that he's found. The author writes from the perspective of a conservationist, but his passion for what he's doing comes across as poetic. Extremely helpful guide for facts, resources, and the issues/challenges you're likely to encounter, as well as key environmental considerations.


4 out of 5 stars It is a good start   August 27, 2000
83 out of 85 found this review helpful

This book is a good start to building your own pond. I would suggest it as a inexpensive first step to pond building. What I learned in my experience was there is just too much to consider when you want a high quality pond. I used a professional biologist to design my pond and got terrific results. I was happy I knew the basics from this book so I could speak somewhat intelligently with the fishery biologist. After investing tens of thousands of dollars, I learned that the small amount I spent on this book and the professional advice was well worth it. I was so happy I got a nice clear fishing and swimming pond instead of a muddy mess or one that was weed infested.


4 out of 5 stars Good start for pond builders!   September 13, 1998
midnight@telepath.com (Owensboro, Kentucky)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful

A great book for novice pond buidlers. If you are looking to move earth or referbish an old pond or lake this book will give ideas and help to make a pond for livestock or pleasure. Some in picture detail but good basic writing in foundation.


4 out of 5 stars Ponds   January 22, 2007
D. Purvis (Royse City, TX)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This book is applies to northern ponds more than southern ponds. We do not ice over nor do we put trout in our ponds because of the warm waters. It is a good book for what it applies to.

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