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Eco-yards : simple steps to earth-friendly landscapes / Laureen Rama ; with contributions by Caron Wenzel.

Rama, Laureen. (Author). Wenzel, Caron, (Added Author).
  • Description: 227 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Pub.,
  • ISBN: 9780865716827 (pbk) :
  • ISBN: 086571682X

Available copies

  • 2 copies at NOBLE (All Libraries).

Current holds

0 current holds with 2 total copies.

Library Location Call Number Status Due Date
Lynnfield Adult Nonfiction SB 453.5 .R34 2011 (Text to phone) Available -
Wakefield Adult Nonfiction (2nd Floor) 635.0484 Rama (Text to phone) Available -

Contents: 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.
Summary: 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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Subject: Organic gardening.
Garden ecology.
Gardening > Environmental aspects.

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