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Grass isn't greener : the everyday conservationist's guide to bringing nature to your yard Cover Image

Grass isn't greener : the everyday conservationist's guide to bringing nature to your yard / Danae Wolfe.

Grass is not greener (other title)

Wolfe, Danae, (author.).

Summary:

"Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat. Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn't Greener demonstrates how small changes in your yard or garden can create lasting impact for the planet: from leaving your leaves to selecting eco-friendly holiday decorations; from eliminating light pollution to attracting wildlife; from saving seeds to devoting even a small patch of lawn to native plants. With easy-to-follow advice and real-life examples, conservation educator Danae Wolfe will help you appreciate the new life you've attracted to your yard. A companion for new homeowners, renters, and gardeners, Grass Isn't Greener is a resource for anyone looking for little ways to make a big difference--and to have fun doing it."--Publisher's website.

Record details

ISBN: 1643263293
ISBN: 9781643263298
Physical Description: 239 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Portland, OR : Timber Press, [2025]
Copyright: ©2025

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Lessen your lawn. Go wild for wildlife. Bee friendly. And more."--cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-230) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Understand your land -- Lessen the lawn -- Grow native -- Eliminate invasives -- Leave your leaves -- Go wild for wildlife -- Bee friendly -- Create a bird-friendly backyard -- Rethink pest control -- Flip the switch on light pollution -- Power down -- Get water-wise -- Don't ignore your décor -- Cultivate your dinner plate -- Save your seeds -- Make the most of compost -- Forge community unity -- Become a backyard scientist -- Find time for rest and play -- Think beyond the backyard.