Eco-yards: Simple Steps to Earth-Friendly Landscapes
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How to have a beautiful, environmentally-friendly, low-maintenance yard
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| ISBN |
9780865716827 |
| Barcode |
9780865716827 |
| Published |
12 March 2011 by FOOTPRINT BOOKS |
| Format |
Trade Paperback/Paperback |
| Author(s) |
By Rama, Laureen |
| Availability |
Internationally sourced on backorder; allow 4-8 weeks |
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| ISBN-13 |
9780865716827 |
| ISBN-10 |
086571682X |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Internationally sourced on backorder; allow 4-8 weeks |
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| Publisher |
FOOTPRINT BOOKS |
| Imprint |
New Society Publishers |
| Publication Date |
12 March 2011
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| International Publication Date |
3 March 2011 |
| Publication Country |
 United States |
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| Format |
Trade Paperback/Paperback
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| Author(s) |
By Rama, Laureen |
| Category |
Landscape Gardening
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| Number of Pages |
240 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 153mm
Height: 229mm
Spine: 15mm |
| Weight |
383g |
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| Interest Age |
14+ years |
| Reading Age |
14+ years |
| Library of Congress |
Organic gardening, Urban gardening, Urban gardens |
| NBS Text |
Gardening |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Dewey Code |
635.0484 |
| Catalogue Code |
178897 |
Description of this Book
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 support the vision of a healthy, abundant planet in which beautiful, richly varied urban yards contribute to restoring the natural ecosystem. This inspiring and practical manual includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions for: designing and maintaining an eco-yardmaking your yard water-wiseunderstanding basic soil sciencereplacing your lawn with tree, shrub, and flower beds or hardy, low-maintenance grassgrowing 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.Laureen Rama is a landscape designer whose lifelong passion is beautifying landscapes in ways that enhance the natural environment. She is the founder of Eco-Yards, which provides natural landscape design, installation, consultation, and education in Calgary, Alberta. Laureen has also worked as an international development educator, public involvement consultant, and a management consultant specializing in creativity.
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Author's Bio
Laureen Rama is a landscape designer whose lifelong passion is beautifying landscapes in ways that enhance the natural environment. She is the founder of Eco-Yards, which provides natural landscape design, installation, consultation, and education in Calgary, Alberta. Laureen has also worked as an international development educator, public involvement consultant, and a management consultant specializing in creativity.
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