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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
Part One: Beyond the Lawn
1: Exploring the Possibilities
2: Grasses You’ll Never (or Seldom) Mow
3: Ground-Covering Plants
4: Small Perennials and Shrubs
5: Places to Walk, Places to Sit
6: Ponds, Pavilions, Play Spaces, and Other Fun Features
7: Downsizing the Lawn
Part Two: Out with the Grass, In with a Garden
8: Lawn, Begone! The Pros, Cons, and How-Tos of Grass Removal
9: Designing and Installing Your Hardscape
10: Bed Preparation and Planting
11: Keeping It Alive: Ongoing Maintenance Tips
Part Three: The Politics, Health, and Safety of Going Lawnless
12: Contending with HOAs and City Codes
13: Working with Skeptical Neighbors
14: Unwelcome Guests: Ticks, Deer, and Rodents
15: Fire-Resistant Landscaping
Regional Plant Recommendations
Northeast
Southeast
Coastal South
Midwest
Northern Plains
Southern Plains
Mountain West
Southwest
Pacific Northwest
Northern California
Southern California
Recommended Resources
Acknowledgments
Illustration and Photo Credits
About the Author
Index
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