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“It makes no sense to spend precious funds to augment the supply of water if one has not extracted the greatest benefit from increased water eff iciency and conservation first. If one were driving down the road and found that his parking brake was on, the first solution would not be to buy a bigger engine.”
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THE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN GUIDE
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OUR NEW DESIGN:
HOW TO USE IT. HOW TO SHARE IT...........7
THE SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN GUIDE..........10
This year’s landscape guide looks at the future of American yards. Each section tackles a different area of landscaping and offers new ideas for innovation, sustainability, and bounty. From rethinking the revered turf lawn to greening swimming pools and decks, we offer ideas to transform the typical ho-hum yard into a resilient ecological oasis.
SECTIONS
Decks...........14
By Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
Living Waters...........24
By Charlie Wardell
Rainwater...........34
By Cati O’Keefe
Permaculture...........42
By Matthew Power
Lawns...........54
By Tux Turkel
FROM THE TAILGATE...........64
Harvesting the opportunities of the future.
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