Eco-Yards

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Gardening, Landscape
Cover of the book Eco-Yards by Laureen Rama, New Society Publishers
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Author: Laureen Rama ISBN: 9781550924664
Publisher: New Society Publishers Publication: February 1, 2011
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Laureen Rama
ISBN: 9781550924664
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Publication: February 1, 2011
Imprint:
Language: English
Many urban yards are essentially unproductive patches of grass requiring constant attention for no return. Through sustainable organic landscaping these small or large plots of land can become part of the solution to today's environmental challenges.Eco-yards supports the vision of a healthy abundant planet in which beautiful richly varied urban yards contribute to restoring the natural ecosystem. This inspiring and practical well-illustrated manual includes clear easy-to-follow instructions for: * designing and maintaining an eco-yard * making your yard water-wise * understanding basic soil science * replacing your lawn with tree shrub and flower beds or hardy low-maintenance grass * growing vegetables in the eco-yardVisionary hopeful and encouraging Eco-yards is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices when they garden whether in a residential yard or on the balcony of a condo or high-rise apartment. If you're sick of the backyard battle this book will show you how to work with nature instead of fighting it using simple steps that apply practically anywhere to turn your yard into an eco-friendly sanctuary.
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Many urban yards are essentially unproductive patches of grass requiring constant attention for no return. Through sustainable organic landscaping these small or large plots of land can become part of the solution to today's environmental challenges.Eco-yards supports the vision of a healthy abundant planet in which beautiful richly varied urban yards contribute to restoring the natural ecosystem. This inspiring and practical well-illustrated manual includes clear easy-to-follow instructions for: * designing and maintaining an eco-yard * making your yard water-wise * understanding basic soil science * replacing your lawn with tree shrub and flower beds or hardy low-maintenance grass * growing vegetables in the eco-yardVisionary hopeful and encouraging Eco-yards is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices when they garden whether in a residential yard or on the balcony of a condo or high-rise apartment. If you're sick of the backyard battle this book will show you how to work with nature instead of fighting it using simple steps that apply practically anywhere to turn your yard into an eco-friendly sanctuary.

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