Download or read book Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies written by Owen E. Dell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies provides hands-on, how-to instruction for realizing the benefits of a sustainable landscape, from selecting sutainable hardscape materials to installing a rain-water catchment system to choosing native plants.
Download or read book Sustainable Landscape Construction Third Edition written by Kim Sorvig and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic principles : "Sustainability" in context -- Principle 1 : Keep healthy sites healthy -- Principle 2 : Heal injured soils and sites -- Principle 3 : Favor living, flexible materials -- Principle 4 : Respect the waters of life -- Principle 5 : Pave less -- Principle 6 : Consider origin and fate of materials -- Principle 7 : Know the costs of energy over time -- Principle 8 : Celebrate light, respect darkness -- Principle 9 : Quietly defend silence -- Principle 10 : Maintain to sustain -- Principle 11 : Demonstrate performance, learn from failure -- Sustaining principles, evolving efforts.
Download or read book A Guide to Environmentally Friendly Landscaping written by Allen Garner and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book University of Florida written by Heidi Smith and published by . This book was released on 1994* with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Green Landscaping Business written by Iris Bailey and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the current wave of environmental consciousness, green is the new black. If you're thinking of starting your own landscaping business, why not take an eco-friendly approach? Allow this Special Report titled "Green Landscaping Business: A Guide to Establishing an Eco-friendly Landscaping Company" to help you in your journey. This comprehensive report contains the perfect blend of knowledge and inspiration, guiding you through every step of building your green landscaping business. From conceptualizing your business idea to effectively marketing your green initiatives, we've got you covered. Penned by green landscape pioneer, Iris Bailey, this insightful guide is based on forty years of industry experience. Iris is not just an author, but an influencer in the landscaping sector renowned for initiating sustainable practices. Her undying passion for eco-friendly living and landscape sustainability is thoughtfully portrayed through the pages of this guide. Understanding Green Landscaping and Its Importance: Discover the critical role of green landscaping and its benefits for our planet. Crafting Your Eco-friendly Business Plan: Learn to build a solid and practical business plan to guide your green venture. Choosing the Right Eco-friendly Materials and Techniques: Equip yourself with the essential expertise in adopting eco-friendly materials and techniques. Building a Dedicated Green Team: Find out how to assemble and manage a team passionate about environmental consciousness. Cultivating Client Relationships with Sustainability in Mind: Learn to meet client expectations while maintaining your eco-friendly values. Move ahead with this enlightening guide in your pursuit of establishing an eco-friendly landscaping company. Take the first step in shaping a better future for our peas into a greener world!
Download or read book Sustainable Landscape Management written by Ann Marie VanDerZanden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF LANDSCAPES A must-have guide for anyone working with landscapes, Sustainable Landscape Management eases the transition of the landscape industry into a new era of green consciousness. Filled with examples that illustrate best practices, the book provides a practical framework for the development of sustainable management strategies from design to execution and, eventually, to maintenance in an effort to construct landscapes that function more efficiently and minimize the impact on the environment. Sustainable Landscape Management includes: An overview of sustainable design and construction techniques as the basis for the maintenance and management of constructed landscapes Coverage of ecosystem development, managing landscape beds, managing trees and shrubs, and lawn care An entire chapter devoted to issues associated with the use of chemicals in landscape management Guidance on retrofitting existing landscapes for sustainability Reshaping the landscape takes on more significance as society embraces a new value system for advancing environmentally friendly ideals. By following the management principles laid out in this book, readers will learn the key elements for building landscapes that integrate beauty and function to create a sustainable presence that extends well into the future.
Download or read book Climate Wise Landscaping written by Sue Reed and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can we do, right now, in our own landscapes, to help solve climate change? Predictions about future effects of climate change range from mild to dire - but we're already seeing warmer winters, hotter summers, and more extreme storms. Proposed solutions often seem expensive and complex, and can leave us as individuals at a loss, wondering what, if anything, can be done. Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt offer a rallying cry in response - instead of wringing our hands, let's roll up our sleeves. Based on decades of experience, this book is packed with simple, practical steps anyone can take to beautify any landscape or garden, while helping protect the planet and the species that call it home. Topics include: Working actively to shrink our carbon footprint through mindful landscaping and gardening Creating cleaner air and water Increasing physical comfort during hotter seasons Supporting birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife. This book is the ideal tool for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals who want to be part of the solution to climate change. AWARDS GOLD | 2018 Nautilus Book Awards: Ecology & Environment
Download or read book How to Create an Eco Garden written by John Walker and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides readers with creating a more climate-friendly gardens, offering practical solutions for real-life spaces.
Download or read book Sustainable Landscape Construction written by J. William Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The second edition of Sustainable Landscape Construction has been updated to include the most important development and latest scientific research in the field. - It has been expanded to provide more ideas for designing, building, and maintaining environmentally sensitive landscapes."--Jacket.
Download or read book Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Handbook written by Allen Garner and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chesapeake Gardening and Landscaping written by Barbara W. Ellis and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if, one step at a time, we could make our gardens and landscapes more eco-friendly? Barbara W. Ellis's colorful, comprehensive guide shows homeowners, gardeners, garden designers, and landscapers how to do just that for the large and beautiful Chesapeake Bay watershed region. This area includes Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and part of West Virginia (translating to portions of USDA Zones 6, 7, and 8). Here, mid-Atlantic gardeners, from beginners to advanced, will find the essential tools for taking steps to make their gardens part of the solution through long-term planning and planting. The guide is built from the ground up around six simple but powerful principles that anyone can use: * Reduce lawn * Build plant diversity * Grow native plants * Manage water runoff * Welcome wildlife * Garden wisely Included are detailed instructions for assessing and designing your particular garden or landscape site; choosing and caring for trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and flowers; and succeeding with such conditions as shade or poor soil. From rain gardens to woodland gardens, meadow gardens to wildlife gardens, and much more, this indispensable guide features more than 300 color photographs.
Download or read book Sustainable Landscaping written by Blaise Ingram and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sustainable Landscaping: A Practical Guide for Gardeners and Homeowners" by Blaise Ingram is an exquisite journey into the fantastic world of eco-friendly gardening. This insightful guide serves as a practical manual for all garden enthusiasts who wish to integrate sustainability into their outdoor spaces. Blaise introduces easy-to-understand techniques, energy-efficient garden designs, and sustainable practices that save both time and resources while sprucing up your backyard with stunning aesthetics. Get ready to take a delightful plunge into the world of practical sustainability: water efficiency, soil management, increasing biodiversity, and much more! In this luminous guide, you will discover: The fundamentals of sustainable landscaping; How to achieve water efficiency in your garden; Techniques for managing soil health; Creating a habitat for promoting biodiversity; Ways to integrate native plants for a lush look; Greater food independence with homegrown produce; Energy-efficient garden designs; Sustainable solutions for managing pests and weeds; The advantages of composting; Helpful tips to create your personal sustainable landscape design. Decked with clear instructions, practical tips, and step-by-step techniques, this special report is set to help you revamp your outdoor spaces into thriving, sustainable ecosystems. Take that favorite cup of brew and embark on an inspiring journey to a greener, more beautiful home. Perfect for both novice gardeners and seasoned green thumbs, this guide is your one-stop shop for creating beautiful landscapes that respect and enhance our environment. Start your sustainable gardening journey today by grabbing your copy of "Sustainable Landscaping: A Practical Guide for Gardeners and Homeowners".
Download or read book Rain Gardens written by Lynn M. Steiner and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rain gardens are at the forefront of the green revolution. This environmentally friendly landscaping captures rainwater runoff rather than redirecting it into storm drains. The result is less erosion, less water pollution, and a beautiful, low-maintenance, sustainable garden. This is the first rain garden handbook for the backyard home gardener. Co-authors Robert Domm and Lynn Steiner draw on hands-on experience to help homeowners build beautiful rain gardens in their own yards. Illustrated with color photography, this instructive book offers specific advice about planning, building, planting, and maintaining your garden. Learn about city grants, how to calculate runoff, rain barrels, attracting wildlife, gray water recycling, and much more.
Download or read book Eco yards written by Laureen Rama and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides urbanites and suburbanites with a way to design and maintain an eco-yard, detailing soil science, the best way to grow vegetables; making one's yard water-wise; and replacing one's lawn with trees, shrubs, flower beds and hardy, low-maintenance grass. Original.
Download or read book Environmental Horticulture written by Ross Cameron and published by CABI. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. This includes parks, botanic gardens, sports facilities, landscape gardens, roundabouts, cemeteries, shopping centres - any public space which has grass, planting and trees. This book reflects contemporary thinking and is supported by scientific evidence to show the role, value and application of horticulture in the landscape. The discipline of environmental horticulture, its importance and impact on the wider environment is explored in the first part, whilst the second part covers practical horticultural management of different categories of environmental horticulture.
Download or read book Sustainable Gardens written by Rob Cross and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2009-01-29 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third title in the CSIRO Gardening Guide series, Sustainable Gardens by Roger Spencer and Rob Cross shows how horticulture can contribute towards a more sustainable future. Written for home gardeners, professional horticulturists, landscapers, and all those passionate about cultivated landscapes, this book examines the steps we can take towards harmonising gardening activity with the cycles of nature. Two outstanding botanists from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne, Roger and Rob have produced a genuine gardening bible for our times. They show how every gardener – both professional and amateur – can contribute positively to environmental stewardship. Gardens may be consumers of resources, but the negative effects of this consumption can be minimised and can be offset by some of the positive contributions gardens make. Roger and Rob explain the connections between human activity, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. They show how to conduct an audit of gardening practices, materials, and results so that every gardener can measure the impact he or she is having on nature. They show: how to minimise the impacts on nature of our consumption of water, materials and energy in the garden; how to make gardens more environmentally friendly through design, construction and maintenance phases; the importance of biodiversity and how horticulture can help protect natural systems; and the role that gardening can play in alleviating the environmental impacts of food production. Checklists are provided so that gardeners can ensure they are taking the most sustainable path through each phase of gardening – design, construction, maintenance. The book ends with a guide round an existing garden that combines physical beauty with sustainability, and discusses future trends for sustainable horticulture. In an increasingly urbanised world, parks and gardens are our main point of contact with nature. If we can maximise the environmental benefits of our gardens, public spaces and landscapes, we will make a huge contribution to sustainable living. This book if the first to show us how.
Download or read book How to Create an Eco Garden written by John Walker and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden layouts and planting plans, step-by-step techniques, a directory of 80 plants and over 500 photographs and illustrations.
