Water Gardening Book Giveaway

We're giving away two beautiful, water gardening books ... perfect for your coffee table or for sharing with friends and family! Leaf through pages of stunning photographs showcasing waterfalls, ponds, container water gardens and more! You'll be inspired to create your very own backyard oasis after leafing through the wonder of nature contained in the pages. Details on how to win is at the end of this blog entry ...

As you thumb through the pages, imagine yourself lounging on a deck like this one, curled up with your favorite book while a melodious waterfall provides a little background music to enhance the mood.

Water Garden Whimsy

A babbling brook, a laughing waterfall, a flirty fountain ... beckon you to sit a spell and enjoy the wonderful whimsy of a water garden.

Frogs delight in their playground as the world awakens to spring, ah spring!

Create a Container Water Garden

Maybe you've dreamed of having your own water garden but prefer to dip your toes into this wonderful gardening hobby before diving in head first. Let these photos inspire you to create some fascinating container water gardens.

A small brass leaf drips water into this orange pot nestled in between striking coneflowers.

Backyard Oasis: From Drab to Fab

This backyard oasis located just west of Chicago had a patchy lawn that was an eyesore for the homeowners when dining and relaxing on their cozy deck. The space was transformed into a beautiful water garden with a playful stream and lush plantings.

This before photo shows the patchy lawn that was simply wasted space.

The Magic of Kid-Friendly Ponds

Innocent eyes grow wide with wonder at the sight of a backyard pond. So much to explore as tiny fingers dip into the water in hopes of petting the golden fish gliding by. A nearby frog plops into the pond amidst squeals of delight. A water garden hypnotically draws a wee one to its shore for hours of exploration and fun. Truly, what child can resist the call of Mother Nature?

No one can resist the urge to feed a few hungry fish. Imagine this little boy's delight when the fish come up out of the water ... it's like a scene from Disney!