Beautiful No-Mow Yards: 50 Amazing Lawn Alternatives

By Evelyn J. Hadden

Book Overview

"A compelling rationale for ignoring the siren song of the 'perfect' lawn, and step-by-step instructions for creating easy-care, planet-friendly patches of paradise." --Fine Gardening

In Beautiful No-Mow Yards, Evelyn Hadden offers the ultimate guide to rethinking your lawn-dominated yard. With inspiring color photos and cutting-edge advice about how to work with nature, Hadden offers a diverse set of alternatives to demanding green turf. Beautiful No-Mow Yards includes detailed profiles for 100 of the best ground-layer plants, design tips to reduce maintenance, and guidelines for making smaller and smarter lawns. Whether you are motivated by saving time and money, reducing your ecological footprint, or a desire to reconnect with nature daily in your own yard, it's time to turn your lawn into a livable garden

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604692383
• ISBN13: 9781604692389
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.0" x 8.8"