Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies
Create a beautiful, sustainable landscape that's easy on your pocketbookWant to go green outside your home? This practical, hands-on guide shows you how to design, create, and live with sustainable lawn and garden spaces. You'll see how to eliminate the use of chemicals, reduce energy use, and conserve natural resources, all while you craft an attractive and functional outdoor environment that increases the value and improves the appearance of your home.Get sustainable savvy — understand what it means, why it matters, and what materials and resources to useWork with water — evaluate and maintain irrigation systems, explore water harvesting, and manage watering for maximum conservationMake the most of hardscaping — from patios and walls to fences, steps, and lighting systems, construct and maintain sustainable elementsAdd the true green stuff — select, establish, and care for gorgeous climate-appropriate plants that need few resourcesOpen the book and find:The essentials of sustainable garden careWays to minimize your lawn's impact and keep it healthyA step-by-step tutorial on designing a great landscape planHow to grade, plant, and irrigate the sustainable wayTips for fitting food into your landscapeCheap (or free) planet-friendly projectsNonsustainable gardening mistakes to avoidWhen and why to call in the pros