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Specificaties
- Objectstaat
- Publication Date
- 2003-03-03
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN
- 9781552977101
- Book Title
- Front Yard Gardens : Growing more than Grass
- Publisher
- Firefly Books, The Limited
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Gardening
- Topic
- Landscape, Techniques, Lawns, Garden Design
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Item Width
- 8 in
- Number of Pages
- 232 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1552977102
ISBN-13
9781552977101
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2383136
Product Key Features
Book Title
Front Yard Gardens : Growing more than Grass
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Landscape, Techniques, Lawns, Garden Design
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Gardening
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
The author knows of what she writes, having been there, done that and showcasing the landscaping to prove it., Handsome, informative and amusingly written, and it should serve as an inspiration to those who are tired of old-fashioned lawns., A well-written 232 pages, the authors knows of what she writes, having been there, done that and showcasing the landscaping to prove it., The green green grass of home doesn't interest Liz Primeau. She's a front yard rebel and proud of it., Wonderful photographs... a range of designs from minimalist to lush jungle to a swath of native grasses., Offers another compelling reason for putting flowers out front: Flowers look good... the concepts and how-tos for eight gardening styles are helpful., I've just finished reading [this book], and I've got to say I'm feeling excited and inspired. I should also mention that this makes my husband more than a little nervous., [Starred review] This substantial book takes a refreshing look at front yard gardens ... Filled with practical ideas, Primeau's encouraging text is liberally supplemented by lush photos ... Highly recommended., The book is handsome, informative and amusingly written, and it should serve as an inspiration to those who are tired of old-fashioned lawns., Help in rejuvenating a front yard so that flowers, foliage, textures, and hardscaping come together in inviting swaths., Help in rejuvenating a front yard so that flowers, foliage, textures, and hardscaping come together in inviting swaths to both beautify and benefit the environment., Conversational text and lovely photography by Andrew Leyerle make this edition an interesting choice for home gardeners., For an in-depth look at designing, Front Yard Gardens, Growing More Than Grass by Liz Primeau is a thorough guide to a splendid collection of gardens. Although it is primarily for non-edible gardens, it provides helpful planning tips., The results will not only look superb, but will require no chemicals and take far less time and water to maintain., Showcases more than 70 gardens from around the country that tackle the challenge of front yard design from a variety of perspectives., I love this book... Primeau is a terrific writer and gardener, and this marvelous book just might inspire and guide you into a whole new level (and area) of gardening., Results will not only look superb, but will require no chemicals and take far less time and water to maintain., Will inspire homeowners to contemplate the use of flowers, shrubs, trees, ornamental grasses and creatively placed paths as the mainstay of their home's curbside beauty., More than 70 examples of the kinds of front yard plans others have come up with, and a how-to manual that gives extensive lists of plants., I love this book... Primeau is a terrific writer and gardener... this marvelous book just might inspire and guide you., Showcases more than 70 gardens from around the country that tackle the challenge of front yard design., Great photographs ... full of interesting ideas on ways to take a different approach to an often blah and boring space., With so many great photos of front yard gardens, this book provides a great motivation to rip out grass in your front lawn., More than 200 photographs ... where lawns were ripped up and replaced with free-flowing, more environmentally friendly (and prettier) plants., {Review listing of great gardening books] A witty and very well written volume that offers so much more than just details on basic gardening... a must for anyone who wants to create impact and dazzling color in their front (and back) yard gardens., [Primeau] provides more than 200 photographs of examples where lawns were ripped up and replaced with free-flowing, more environmentally friendly (and prettier) plants., Front Yard Gardens, Growing More Than Grass by Liz Primeau is a thorough guide to a splendid collection of gardens., The green green grass of home doesn't interest Liz Primeau. She's a front yard rebel and proud of it. Her 65 by 40-foot lawn is long gone, replaced by a gregarious gathering of vibrant vegetation -- fabulous flowers, cacti, shrub and small trees. The results are spectacular.
Dewey Edition
22
Photographed by
Layerle, Andrew
Dewey Decimal
712/.6
Table Of Content
Chapter One: Why We Mow Our Love of Lawns: Nature or Nurture? The Landscape Movement: Upper-Class Grass The Nineteenth Century: A Lawn for Every Yard The Democratic Lawn The Twentieth Century: The Recreational Influence The Birth of the Lawn Ethic Chapter Two: Lawn at What Cost? The Impoverished Ecosystem The Chemical Invasion Making Responsible Decisions Change: One Garden at a Time Chapter Three: Evolution of a Garden Stage One: Starting Small Stage Two: The Move is On Stage Three: Invasion of the Grass Snatchers Stage Four: The Final Frontier Chapter Four: Groundwork Basics Hard Surfaces Style Birth of a Front Yard Garden: Dundas, Ontario Chapter Five: Cottage Gardens A Renovated Cottage: Oakville, Ontario A City Garden: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island A Cottage in the Woods: Algonquin Island, Toronto Creating a Cottage Garden Chapter Six: Small City Gardens Let There Be Light: Toronto, Ontario Restoration Garden: Toronto, Ontario Urban Fantasy: Hamilton, Ontario Creating a Small Garden Chapter Seven: Opulent Gardens An Exuberant Garden: Toronto, Ontario An English Garden: Mississauga, Ontario Creating an Opulent Garden Chapter Eight: Minimalist Gardens The Southern Minimalist: Austin, Texas The Year-Round Garden, Edmonton, Alberta Creating a Minimalist Garden Chapter Nine: Fusion Gardens An English Garden, Texas Style: Austin, Texas Love in a Cold Climate, Edmonton, Alberta Plants: Grass Alternatives Chapter Ten: Natural Gardens A Prairie Native: Appleton, Wisconsin A Natural Landscape: Edmonton, Alberta The Dandelion Alternative: Winnipeg, Manitoba Natural Charm: Toronto, Ontario Creating the Natural Garden Chapter Eleven: Neighborhood Gardens A Tale of Two Gardens: Mississauga, Ontario Growing the Gardening Spirit: Winnipeg, Manitoba Creating a Neighborly Garden Chapter Twelve: Secret Gardens Theme, with Variation: Mississauga, Ontario Courtyard, the Movie: Toronto, Ontario Creating a Secret Garden Chapter Thirteen: Overcoming Obstacles High and Dry: Toronto, Ontario The Artists' Garden: Vancouver, British Columbia Sources and Recommended Reading Index
Synopsis
A practical and beautifully illustrated garden design book that looks at ways to transform suburban front yards into attractive, easier to maintain, and less water and chemical dependent, gardens -- more than just grass and a tree., Although upkeep is labor intensive and often requires an arsenal of dangerous chemicals to keep it free of weeds and pests, the appeal of a manicured lawn is almost irresistible. But more people are discovering a very attractive alternative. Packed with practical tips and beautiful photographs, Front Yard Gardens Explores the history of the lawn and our attachment to it Contains examples of front yard gardens from more than seventy gardens across North America Provides step-by-step instructions to start and grow your own front yard garden Liz Primeau transformed her lawn in a quiet suburb to a mixed garden with a profusion of flowering plants, shrubs, and cacti. She now enjoys an eye-catching front garden that requires no chemicals and less watering than her lawn. This book includes overall planning and design, and outlines the steps for removing the grass, enriching the soil, and planting. The book is divided into several types of front yard gardens, including cottage, minimalist, secret, neighborhood, downtown, and natural. She discusses the key elements of each style, gives tips on how to create and maintain the garden, and provides a list of complementary plants. With more than two hundred beautiful photographs taken expressly for this book by Andrew Leyerle, Front Yard Gardens is a sensual treasure-trove of ideas., Although upkeep is labor intensive and often requires an arsenal of dangerous chemicals to keep it free of weeds and pests, the appeal of a manicured lawn is almost irresistible. But more people are discovering a very attractive alternative. Packed with practical tips and beautiful photographs, Front Yard Gardens : Explores the history of the lawn and our attachment to it Contains examples of front yard gardens from more than seventy gardens across North America Provides step-by-step instructions to start and grow your own front yard garden Liz Primeau transformed her lawn in a quiet suburb to a mixed garden with a profusion of flowering plants, shrubs, and cacti. She now enjoys an eye-catching front garden that requires no chemicals and less watering than her lawn. This book includes overall planning and design, and outlines the steps for removing the grass, enriching the soil, and planting. The book is divided into several types of front yard gardens, including cottage, minimalist, secret, neighborhood, downtown, and natural. She discusses the key elements of each style, gives tips on how to create and maintain the garden, and provides a list of complementary plants. With more than two hundred beautiful photographs taken expressly for this book by Andrew Leyerle, Front Yard Gardens is a sensual treasure-trove of ideas.
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