My new book about Texas gardens is coming out in 2025, published by Timber Press! More details to come, so stay tuned.
Lawn Gone! Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard
A bestseller since its publication, Lawn Gone! is an essential guide to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners and anyone concerned about the environmental costs of maintaining a lawn. Filled with how-to information, design ideas, and inspirational photographs, it covers all the available options: ecological lawns, ornamental grasses, ground-covering plants, small shrubs and perennials, artificial turf, “people places” like patios and paths, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with HOAs and lawn-loving neighbors, and practical ways to reduce your lawn if you’re not ready to go all the way. Regional plant recommendations from 11 garden experts across the U.S. make up a valuable resource for gardeners everywhere. Lawn Gone! will show you how easy it is to ditch the lawn and create an enjoyable, earth-friendly landscape for your home.
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The Water-Saving Garden: How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden with a Lot Less Water
With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, conserving water is more important than ever, but that need not entail a sacrifice of style or beauty! The Water-Saving Garden shows you a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating outdoor spaces that are so beautiful and inviting it’s hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for various regions of the country, this accessible, contemporary guide is packed with information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants, rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more.