How Not To Build A Pond

<p>Building a koi pond should be simple-dig a hole add water and release the fish.</p><p></p><p>Right?</p><p></p><p>In <em>How Not to Build a Pond</em> author <strong>Susan Trott</strong> chronicles two decades of triumphs disasters leaks floods and the unending pursuit of the perfect backyard pond. Part memoir part how-not-to manual this beautifully illustrated laugh-out-loud guide turns every mistake into a lesson-and every setback into a story worth telling.</p><p></p><p>From The Frankenfilter Flush to The Mega Dome Massacre Trott's adventures capture what happens when enthusiasm outruns experience and nature has the final say. Along the way she shares practical tips on filtration koi care and pond maintenance all wrapped in wit warmth and the unmistakable scent of damp earth.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a pond keeper DIY dreamer or simply someone who loves tales of creative persistence <em>How Not to Build a Pond</em> is proof that the best builds aren't flawless-they're full of heart.</p>