Reimagining the California Lawn:Water-conserving Plants, Practices, and Designs
Reimagining the California Lawnis a long-needed tool to reduce carbon and water footprints while preserving beauty and utility. No other author or imprint can rival Bornstein, Fross, and O'Brien's careful selection of species, plant profiles, clear pictures and reliable notes about where each type of plant will thrive and what it will need. -- Emily Green,Los Angeles TimesThe new book, a typically handsome Cachuma Press product, combines inspiration with practical advice to replace thirsty lawns with something more sustainable and interesting. -- Joe Eaton, Ron Sullivan,San Francisco ChronicleThe book California gardeners have been waiting for has arrived...There are plenty of illustrated ideas inReimagining the California Lawn. One of them is bound to inspire you to make the leap. -- Sharon Cohoon,Sunset's"Fresh Dirt" garden blogBoasting more than 300 glorious color photographs and a wide variety of plant palettes from which to choose, this timely book helps creative gardeners build a beautiful and sustainable landscape. -- K. Reka Badger,Santa Barbara News-PressReimagining the California Lawnis the book you've been looking for. It will answer many questions and provide guidance as well as practical solutions to common problems during the transition from lawn to a more sustainable landscape. -- Jeanne Santangelo,Marinscope Community NewspapersReimagining the California Lawnprovides a comprehensive set of tools to reinterpret your garden. It's an excellent resource, whether you're planning to replace your lawn, or just make it more efficient. -- Joan S. Bolton,Santa Maria TimesIf you are interested in reducing or replacing your lawn,Reimagining the California Lawnprovides the information and inspiration for a successful transition. -- Tom Karwin,Monterey County HeraldThe authors display an astounding level of expertise, and offer a level of detail well beyond the range of most gardening books. -- Susan Morrison, "Blue Planet Garden Blog"Plenty of beautiful photographs, clear and concise writing, nice layout. --Virginia Hayes,Santa Barbara Independent