{"product_id":"how-not-to-build-a-susan-trott-9781998107438","title":"How Not To Build A Pond: From Disaster to Success","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding a koi pond should be simple-dig a hole, add water, and release the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRight?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow Not to Build a Pond\u003c\/em\u003e, author \u003cstrong\u003eSusan Trott\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom \"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a pond keeper, DIY dreamer, or simply someone who loves tales of creative persistence, \u003cem\u003eHow Not to Build a Pond\u003c\/em\u003e is proof that the best builds aren't flawless-they're full of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Trott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998107434\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781998107438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tagger Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.43d","brand":"Susan Trott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965522428159,"sku":"9781998107438","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cfbad650-982b-4a55-be97-3d12690ca4cf.jpg?v=1767281135","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-not-to-build-a-susan-trott-9781998107438","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}