| Lawn Gone!: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard Contributor(s): Penick, Pam (Author) |
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ISBN: 1607743140 ISBN-13: 9781607743149 Publisher: Ten Speed Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Landscape - Gardening | Lawns - Gardening | Techniques |
| Dewey: 712 |
| LCCN: 2012029997 |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 7.37" W x 9.03" (1.22 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |