Lawn Gone!: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard

ISBN-13: 9781607743149 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 192 str.

Pam Penick

Opis

A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner.
Homeowners spend billions of hours and dollars watering, mowing, and maintaining their lawns. You don t have to be one of them. Free yourself with "Lawn Gone ," a colorful, accessible guide to the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, low-water, money-saving options. It includes:
alternative grasses that seldom (or never) need mowing
drought-tolerant, eco-friendly landscapes
regional plant recommendations for all parts of the country
artificial turf that looks like the real thing
step-by-step lawn-removal methods
strategies for dealing with neighbors and HOAs
ways to minimize your lawn if you re not ready to go all the way
Whether you re a beginner or expert gardener, green thumb or black, "Lawn Gone " provides realistic choices, achievable plans, and simple instructions for renovating your yard from start to finish."