Eco-yards Simple steps to earth-friendly landscapes

Laureen Rama

Book - 2011

Rama supports your vision of a healthy, abundant planet in which beautiful, richly varied urban yards contribute to restoring the natural ecosystem by using environmentally sound practices when you garden.

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Published
Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Pub 2011.
Language
English
Main Author
Laureen Rama (-)
Other Authors
Caron Wenzel (-)
Physical Description
227 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), plans ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780865716827
  • Introduction
  • The gardener (Make love not war in your eco-yard)
  • What is an eco-yard?
  • Why eco-yards?
  • Eco-maintenance
  • Weeds and bugs
  • What's in a lawn?
  • Making beds to replace your lawn
  • Soil: a feeding frenzy
  • The wonders of compost
  • Designing your eco-yard
  • Water-wise design
  • Growing vegetables.