Sustainable landscaping growing a greener home

Shows how a green approach to landscaping can reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool a house, the proper management of rainwater and runoff, the value of native plants and the benefits of green roofs. Includes site vists with landscape architects and designers.

Bibliographic Details

Corporate Author:	Shopware (Firm)
Other Authors:	Claudin, Craig, Mohl, Steve, Post, Robert
Format:	Electronic Resource
Language:	English
Published:	Hamilton, N.J. Shopware c2010.
Series:	Green-ovating, home renovations for a sustainable world.
Subjects:	Ecological landscape design. Sustainable architecture. Landscape design. Lawn ecology. Ground cover plants. Lawns > Water requirements. Green roofs (Gardening) Water in landscape architecture. Video discs.