Sustainable Landscaping

This book covers a wide range of landscape practices that fall under the broad subject of sustainability. It examines practices that adversely affect the environment, which occur in the process of constructing, implementing, and managing residential and commercial landscapes. It explores ways to change these practices to have a more positive effect, describing the principles of sustainable landscaping and proposing solutions to challenges that can arise. Written for students, homeowners, and professionals, it addresses processes that produce aesthetically pleasing landscapes while reducing waste and pollution.