HORTICULTURE Water garden.pptx

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1. HORTICULTURE WATER GARDEN BY DEVADHARSHINI .T II M.Sc BOTANY

2. A water body in which Attractive aquatic plants are Introduced and managed Well to beautify it, is known as water garden. Water gardening

3. Such water gardens have been maintained in the form of lily, r ivers, buckets, etc., Water gardens

4. Water gardens  first originated in ancient Egypt when  the Egyptians channeled water from the Nile into their place gardens. In their water gardens they primarily grew lotuses a primary source of medicine and a plant considered to be sacred. HISTROY

5. Water features have been present and well represented in every era and in every culture that has included gardens in their landscape and architectural environments. From rivers and springs into the water garden, from which it exited into agricultural fields or natural watercourses. Historically , water features were used to enable plant and fish production both for food purposes and ornamental aesthetics. Though the term "water gardening" is normally used to describe a particular type of natural or man-made water feature that is used for a relatively specific purpose, there are many other types, styles and designs of water feature. HISTORY

6. Water garden in a landscape garden gives some natural beauty that landscape. True aquatic plants, marsh plants, and moisture-loving plants are grown in such water gardens. It is important to note that water gardens occupy the key position in most of the mughal and japanese style gardens to attract the visitors. Occurence

7. Japanese garden mughal garden

8. Making of water gardens is one of the ancient arts of gardening in India. In those days, water gardens were created in the premises of the King’s palace and near temples as temple ponds. Making of water gardens

9. Meenakshi temple kerala temples Pond pond Pond difference

10. But they were neglected in home gardens were the available area is to small. Making of water gardens

11. In recent years, water gardens occupuy the central position in the layout of big hotels, large buildings, and apartments. Lily pool or lily pond is the best example of water garden.

12.  A water feature can be as simple as a small reflecting pool or as elaborate as a waterfall cascading into a fish pond with a fountain . With so many options to choose from, it is helpful to recognize the four basic categories of water features; ponds , fountains, waterfalls & streams . Water pond

13. The four basic types of ponds are, reflecting pools, ornamental pools, water gardens and fish ponds. Each of these may be any size, shape or depth . ponds

14.   Formal geometric Informal abstract Pond Styles

15. Fish can be added to almost any type of water feature as long as certain life sustaining criteria are met. Gold fish and Koi are common favoites . They add a splash of colour in motion FISH PONDS:

16. An almost limitless variety of shapes and sizes of fountains may be added to your water feature. The sound of water tumbling and splashing on itself combined with a refreshing mist carried by the breeze is truly enthusiasting . FOUNTAINS:

17.  Like fountains, waterfall add sound, motion and vitality to your water feature . Often created with natural stone slabs or boulders, waterfalls bring vertical dimension. Waterfalls capture your interest from a distance as they dance and flow.  fountains

18. Formal Fountain Disappearing Fountain Tabletop Fountain Types of Fountains

19. Wall Fountain Spitter Fountain Bubbler Fountain

20. • Depth: 18-24” Determine size of pump and filter • Determine correct dosages of plant fertilizers • algaecides • other chemical treatments Pond Capacity  •

21. • Outline the Shape • Clear the site of plantings and other obstacles • Outline the pond shape on the ground. • Measure Pond Dimensions • Measure the maximum width and length of the pond; then determine the smallest rectangle that would enclose the pond Are selected Sizing the Liner 

22.   • Formula for Width = Width of pool (Depth x 2) 2' • Formula for Length = Length of pool (Depth x 2) 2‘ • Example: Pond is 24" deep and fits inside a 10x12' rectangle.To figure liner: • 10' (the width) 4' (the depth doubled) 2' (for overlap) = 16 '. 12 ' (the length) 4' (the depth doubled) 2‘(for overlap) = 18 ‘ • So you’ll need a 16x18' liner for a 10x12' pond Sizing the Liner

23. • Installing a liner requires four basic steps: • 1. digging the hole • 2. laying down the liner • 3. filling the pond with water • 4. adding stones or other edging around the pond perimeter • Removing Turf • Use a flat shovel to remove patches or strips of sod within the pond area • remove the grass 6-12” beyond the perimeter Installing a Flexible Liner

24.  Ecosystem Ponds are small or large ponds that include a balance of aeration, filtration, plants, fish, rock, and gravel. All components must be present in order to be considered an ecosystem since all components interact to keep the pond naturally balanced, thereby minimizing maintenance. Ecosystem

25.  Advanced Ponds can take the form of a PondlessWaterfall or Ecosystem Pond. These large, water features are often found in commercial applications such as an office complex; a residential subdivision, shopping center, and more! Advanced ponds

26. Pond less waterfall Small waterfall with Pond less Waterfalls are simply a re-circulating waterfall and/or stream without the presence of a pond. You can enjoy the sight and sound of running water without the maintenance of a pond. Pond less water fall

27. • Plants & Fish • create a balance • add life Sizing the Liner • add color & interest Adding Plants 

28. • Submerged plants • Grow entirely underwater • Provide food and hiding places for fish plants

29.  Lily pads are a very popular addition to backyard getaways. Miniature cattails add to the traditional look of a pond and are less likely to take over than the larger varieties. plants

30. • Use to cover pond surface keep water cool • Limits algae growth • Require no soil • Water lilies: Hardy & Tropical  Examples of these are: – Mosquito ferns ( Azolla spp.) Water-spangle ( Salvinia spp.) Water-clover ( Marsilea vestita ) Water Lettuce ( Pistia stratiotes ) Water Hyacinth ( Eichhornia crassipes ) Floating plants

31. • Fish • Control mosquitoes and algae • Red Comet, Calico Fantail, Japanese koi • Before adding fish acclimate fish to pool by adding pool water to bag four times every 15mins • Don’t feed for first 3-4 day then feed them daily amounts of only what they can eat in 10-15 mins . • Snails • Contribute eat algae Adding Fish and Snails 

32.  • Fish are a great addition to any pond. They help control insects and are soothing to watch. Fish

33. • Snails • Place eight small snails in the pond per square yard • Fish • Each fish should have six square inches to one square foot of water • 2" fish: 1 square foot • 4" fish: 2 square feet • 6" fish: 3 square feet • 8" fish: 4 square feet • 12" fish: 6 square feet Pond Ratio

34.   • pH 6.5-8.5 • Removal dead leaves • Change 20% of water each month Routine Maintenance

35. BEST WATER GARDENS IN THE WORLD

36.   Long stock Park, Hampshire Park of the Leck ford Estate, England. Long stock Park’s extensive water garden was created in the 1940s, comprising seven acres of garden, with over 40 different types of water lily throughout the two acres of lakes

37. The Peto Water Garden at Buscot Park, Oxfordshire Designed by Harold Peto , the water garden at Buscot was laid out in 1904 for the 1st Lord Faringdon , and is surrounded by box hedges, statues and terracotta jars

38. Stanway House and Fountain, Gloucestershire, south west England. This 18th-century garden was probably designed by British landscape gardener Charles Bridgeman, and is home to the highest fountain in Britain, at 300 ft

39. Westbury Court, Gloucestershire, South west England. The only restored Dutch-style water garden in the country, Westbury Court was originally laid between 1696 and 1705

40. Wrest Park, Bedfordshire The Long Water at Wrest Park was created as part of the formal woodland garden in the 1680s and forms the main axis of the grounds of Wrest Park