Water in a Small Garden offers clear, practical advice for adding water features—like ponds, fountains, cascades—into limited garden spaces. John Carter leads readers step by step through planning, choosing plants, constructing ponds, managing filtration and care, and keeping everything in balance through all seasons. The book is designed to make water gardening accessible to amateurs, focusing on straightforward methods and realistic expectations so even small gardens can benefit from the calming and aesthetic effects of water.