Description
Book SynopsisSustainable landscaping involves a set of practices implemented by landscape practitioners to help solve environmental concerns. Continuing in the tradition of its predecessor, the second edition of Sustainable Landscaping: Principles and Practices examines underlying landscaping issues that adversely affect the environment and illustrates alternative methods that result in positive outcomes. This textbook examines all phases of landscaping in both residential and commercial environments, from design to construction and implementation to maintenance.
Firmly anchoring landscaping practices in the context of sustainability, this book explores topics including choosing appropriate plants and using plants for specific effects, such as shading, water quality and quantity, soil health and optimal preservation techniques, pesticide usage and its inherent dangers, energy consumption, and resource management and waste reduction. Sustainable Landscaping also provid
Table of Contents
1. Sustainable Landscaping 2. Sustainability in the Plantscape 3. The Sun and the Sustainable Landscape 4. The Wind and Energy Conservation 5. Water Issues 6. Water Conservation 7. Managing Excess Water in the Landscape 8. Soil Health 9. Sustainable Fertilization 10. Improving Landscape Soils with Organic Matter 11. Pesticides in the Landscape 12. Integrated Pest Management 13. Energy: Sources and Uses 14. Tools and Equipment 15. Sustainable Landscape Materials and Products Appendix A. Sustainability Audit Appendix B. Important Websites
