How To Build a Garden Pond 2nd edition

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Water is the key element wherever we choose to live. Having travelled widely with indigenous people in both wet and dry climates I know how much care we need to spend on getting water if we are to break with the unsustainable option of plumbing into the grid. Douglas Barnes has written the key book on harvesting water for permaculture living.

Would you like to tell us about a lower price? Swales, ponds, dams, hugelkultur, net-and-pan systems, spate irrigation, and more Cost versus benefit of different earthworks Assessing site needs and suitability Soil types and hydrology Designing for maximum efficiency and lowest cost Risk assessment and safe construction Stacking functions and integrating earthworks into a design This practical handbook is the essential resource for permaculture designers, teachers and students, landowners, farmers, homesteaders, landscape architects, and others involved in maximizing the water harvesting potential of any landscape at the lowest cost and impact.

Read more Read less. Kindle Cloud Reader Read instantly in your browser. Customers who bought this item also bought. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1. Gardening with Less Water: Editorial Reviews Review In the face of drought and desertification, well-designed water harvesting earthworks such as swales, ponds, and dams are the most effective way to channel water into productive use. See all Editorial Reviews. Product details File Size: September 18, Sold by: Share your thoughts with other customers.

Write a customer review. Showing of 6 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I own a few acres of land that receives copious amounts of rains.

Yet, in the summers, ground water runs dry in spite of the fact that the place sits close to a lake. I was tempted to start building earthworks to capture rainwater, but I thought that I would educate myself about the subject before trying anything. I was hesitant to buy this book after reading one of the reviews, but I am so glad that I did.

I first read the kindle version and I just ordered the paperback version as the book contains some excellent illustrations. When I started reading the book I noticed that the first couple of chapters gave some general background and history that I thought I would skip.

However, when I started reading those I realized how important those chapters were in setting the context. The author then went on to cover the fundamentals of water movement and hydrology.

In my opinion these are really important to understand before starting to design swales or other earthworks. The subsequent chapters then become more specific on design, planning and execution. I found myself re-reading some of the chapters to make sure that I had not missed anything important. If you are going to build swales, ponds, dams or other earthworks or hire someone who will build those for you, the knowledge contained in this book is essential to know.

Short of attending a permaculture earthworks workshop, this is the best knowledge you will get sitting on your couch!

One person found this helpful. Do NOT purchase this book if you are a lay person. The language in which it is written is utterly incomprehensible if you are not an expert in constructing dams and earthworks.

I'm a pretty educated person and was seeking guidance in building some swales and berms in my backyard. This book is not geared towards offering helpful information for anyone who is not in the construction industry. Lots of info on heavy earthmoving equipment and constructing earthworks in third world countries.

If you are an Permaculture amateur or even an expert , it is like trying to decipher a law text book. AND dry as a bone to read. No charm at all. However, it did take 5 weeks to get to me, which was disappointing. Not quite what i expected. I wanted to learn how to make drainage swales to take water away, but they show you how to make swales to capture water and let it soak in.

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Book came in good condition. Exactly what I needed. See all 6 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook: Set up a giveaway.

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