Book Review: Beautiful No-Mow Yards: 50 amazing lawn alternatives
Full Review: Beautiful No-Mow Yards: 50 amazing lawn alternatives Author: Evelyn J Hadden Publisher and Date: 2012 by Timber Press, Inc. Review by: Maeghan Stewart 7/13/2012 The book Beautiful No-Mow Yards was written to give people a better idea of what alternatives they have to turf grass. The major focus is on the different types of gardens one could have instead of lawn. The options include: Living carpets, Shade Gardens, Meadow and Prairie Gardens, Rain Gardens, Patios, Play Areas, Ponds, Xeric Gardens, Edible Gardens, Stroll Gardens, and Smarter Lawns. She then goes on to explain how to get physically get rid of your lawn and install your new lawn alternative. Also included is a list of different plants and their zones and their continent or region of origin. The list is separated by the different types of ground layer plants. She prefaces her book by explaining the different reasons that one would wish to be rid of their turf grass yard and the advanta...