About this product Product Identifiers Publisher Timber Press, Incorporated ISBN-10 1604692383 ISBN-13 9781604692389 eBay Product ID (ePID) 103693000 Product Key Features Book Title Beautiful No-Mow Yards : 50 Amazing Lawn Alternatives Number of Pages 252 Pages Language English Topic Plants / General, Landscape, Lawns, Garden Design Publication Year 2012 Illustrator Yes Genre Nature, Gardening Author Evelyn Hadden Format Trade Paperback Dimensions Item Height 0.9 in Item Weight 27.1 Oz Item Length 9 in Item Width 8 in Additional Product Features Intended Audience Trade LCCN 2011-020832 Reviews Precise instructions on preparation, construction, and maintenance, along with dozens of plant recommendations for every site, make this an invaluable guide to the lawnless lifestyle., With refreshing zeal, the author urges us to rethink our yards, helping us to see that a lawnless or a less-lawn landscape can fascinate us with its beauty, complexity, and variability., eoePrecise instructions on preparation, construction, and maintenance, along with dozens of plant recommendations for every site, make this an invaluable guide to thelawnless lifestyle.e, Novice and expert gardeners will find this well-written and engaging work, enhanced with color photos and other illustrations, useful for all sizes of projects., eoeDeeply inspirational to anyone looking to make their yards more interesting, more beautiful, and more wildlife-friendly.e, eoeWith refreshing zeal, the author urges us to rethink our yards, helping us to see that alawnless or a less-lawn landscape can fascinate us with its beauty, complexity, and variability.e, eoeIt has it all: A compelling rationale for ignoring the siren song of the eoeperfecte lawn, inspirational stories from gardeners and designers enthusiastically embracing this timely trend, and step-by-step instructions for creating easy-care, planet-friendly patches of paradise.e, "It has it all: A compelling rationale for ignoring the siren song of the "perfect" lawn, inspirational stories from gardeners and designers enthusiastically embracing this timely trend, and step-by-step instructions for creating easy-care, planet-friendly patches of paradise.", ... the ultimate resource for anyone looking to transform a typical, turf-dominated yard into a more livable and lively landscape., Deeply inspirational to anyone looking to make their yards more interesting, more beautiful, and more wildlife-friendly. Dewey Edition 23 Dewey Decimal 635.9/64 Synopsis Evelyn Hadden offers inspiring examples of rewarding, restorative lawnless gardens and smarter lawns for every region of the country. Whether you are a gardener or not, learn how to convert your lawn to a less demanding, landscape that provides rich sensory rewards and a restorative oasis., "A compelling rationale for ignoring the siren song of the 'perfect' lawn, and step-by-step instructions for creating easy-care, planet-friendly patches of paradise." -- Fine Gardening In Beautiful No-Mow Yards , Evelyn Hadden offers the ultimate guide to rethinking your lawn-dominated yard. With inspiring color photos and cutting-edge advice about how to work with nature, Hadden offers a diverse set of alternatives to demanding green turf. Beautiful No-Mow Yards includes detailed profiles for 100 of the best ground-layer plants, design tips to reduce maintenance, and guidelines for making smaller and smarter lawns. Whether you are motivated by saving time and money, reducing your ecological footprint, or a desire to reconnect with nature daily in your own yard, it's time to turn your lawn into a livable garden, "A compelling rationale for ignoring the siren song of the 'perfect' lawn, and step-by-step instructions for creating easy-care, planet-friendly patches of paradise." -- Fine Gardening In Beautiful No-Mow Yards , Evelyn Hadden offers the ultimate guide to rethinking your lawn-dominated yard. With inspiring color photos and cutting-edge advice about how to work with nature, Hadden offers a diverse set of alternatives to demanding green turf. Beautiful No-Mow Yards includes detailed profiles for 100 of the best ground-layer plants, design tips to reduce maintenance, and guidelines for making smaller and smarter lawns. Whether you are motivated by saving time and money, reducing your ecological footprint, or a desire to reconnect with nature daily in your own yard, it's time to turn your lawn into a livable garden! LC Classification Number SB473.H25 2012 Show More Show Less
