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Author Rama, Laureen.

Title Eco-yards [OverDrive/Libby electronic resource] simple steps to earth-friendly landscapes / Laureen Rama ; with contributions by Caron Wenzel.

Publication Info. Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Pub., 2011.
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Description 1 online resource (227 pages) : illustrations (some color), portrait
Note Includes index.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-220) and index.
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.
Subject Organic gardening.
Garden ecology.
Gardening -- Environmental aspects.
Jardinage biologique.
Écologie des jardins.
Jardinage -- Aspect de l'environnement.
Genre Electronic books.
Added Author Wenzel, Caron, 1954-
Other Form: Print version: Rama, Laureen. Eco-yards. Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Pub., 2011 9780865716827 (OCoLC)671530625
ISBN 9781550924664 (electronic bk.)
1550924664 (electronic bk.)
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