Climate-wise landscaping Practical actions for a sustainable future
Book - 2023
"This book is packed with simple, practical steps for beautifying any landscape or garden, while helping protect the planet and the species that call it home. This book is the ideal tool for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals who want to be part of the solution to climate change"--
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Gainesville, FL :
University Press of Florida
[2023]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
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- Edition
- Second edition
- Physical Description
- xvi, 303 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780813080314
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Preface to Second Edition
- Preface to First Edition
- Introduction
- A Primer on Climate Change
- Section I. Lawn
- 1-1. Liberate the Lawn
- A Primer on Landscape Chemicals
- 1-2. Reduce the Extent of Lawn
- 1-3. Minimize Use of Power Tools
- 1-4. Revive Damaged Lawns
- 1-5. Provide Good Preparation for New Lawns
- 1-6. Replace Some Lawn with Meadow
- 1-7. Ideas for Large/Public Lawns
- Section II. Trees and Shrubs
- II-1. Take Good Care of Woody Plants
- II-2. Choose Species Able to Tolerate Changing Conditions
- II-3. Maximize Carbon Storage in Woody Plants
- II-4. Get the Most Cooling Benefit from Trees
- Section III. Water
- A Primer on Water Chemistry and Plants
- III-1. Make Landscapes More Drought-Tolerant
- III-2. Use Climate-Wise Irrigation Methods
- III-3. Install Water-Collection Systems
- III-4. Add Water-Absorbing Features
- III-5. Create or Maintain Water Features
- Section IV. Ecosystems
- A Primer on Native Plants
- IV-1. Prioritize for Native Plants
- IV-2. Plant in Groups and Communities
- IV-3. Create Habitat-Rich Layers and Edges
- IV-4. Enhance Biodiversity
- IV-5. Create Semi-Wild Patches
- Section V. Soil
- A Primer on Soil Carbon and Ecosystems
- V-1. Maximize Carbon Storage in Soil
- V-2. Minimize Soil Disturbance
- V-3. Avoid Compacting the Soil
- V-4. Build Compost
- V-5. Cover Bare Soil
- Section VI. Planning and Design
- VI-1. Design New Home Sites with Climate in Mind
- VI-2. Fit Landscape to Land
- VI-3. Design for Multiple Purposes
- VI-4. Create Energy-Wise Landscapes
- VI-5. Design Flood-Wise Landscapes
- VI-6. Install Buffer Zones
- VI-7. Create Fire-Wise Landscapes
- VI-8. Incorporate Renewable Energy
- VI-9. Design Climate-Wise Driveways and Parking
- Section VII. Herbaceous Plants
- VII-1. Choose Regionally Appropriate Plants
- VII-2. Garden to Support Pollinators
- VII-3. Control Invasive Plants
- VII-4. Design Perennial Gardens to Serve Local Ecosystems
- Section VIII. Urban Issues
- VIII-1. Maximize Urban Vegetation
- VIII-2. Create More Green Roofs and Green Walls
- VIII-3. Design Cool Roofs
- VIII-4. Support the Use of Cool Pavement Techniques
- VTII-5. Choose Climate-Wise Lighting
- VIII-6. Create Habitat Corridors
- Section IX. Food
- IX-1. Grow Food Above the Ground
- LX-2. Grow Long-Lived (Perennial) Sources of Food
- IX-3. Use Organic Methods for Growing Food
- IX-4. Support Locally Produced Food
- IX-5. Harvest Wild Edibles
- Section X. Materials
- X-1. Stone
- X-2. Wood
- X-3. Metal
- X-4. Concrete
- X-5. Earthen Materials
- Conclusion
- Endnotes
- Index
- About the Authors