Energy-Efficient and Environmental Landscaping: Cut Your Utility Bills by Up to 30 Percent and Create a Natural Healthy Yard [Paperback]

Anne Simon Moffat (Author), Mark Schiler (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Appropriate Solutions Pr; 1st edition (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963878409
• ISBN-13: 978-0963878403
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Home Design > Energy Efficient Design

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars for the eco-minded landscaper, March 11, 1999

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This review is from: Energy-Efficient and Environmental Landscaping: Cut Your Utility Bills by Up to 30 Percent and Create a Natural Healthy Yard (Paperback)

Ever notice how some spots in the woods are warmer or colder than others. This book shows you how you can modify one's own microclimate (to make your property more comfortable). It is organized by region, with appropriate strategies and recommended planting. It is also the most comprehensive guide to environmental landscaping (using native plants, composting, natural lawn care, xeriscaping [low water-use] etc.). I've recommended it to many of my friends and given copies as gifts.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed instructions, organized by climate types., August 20, 2004

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Marc Schiler "Curious Professor" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Energy-Efficient and Environmental Landscaping: Cut Your Utility Bills by Up to 30 Percent and Create a Natural Healthy Yard (Paperback)

This book includes several chapters which cover basic principles and then applies those principles in detail to four prototype climates. It is easily understood, but also includes sun angle calculations and shading diagrams for those who want to work out exact planting locations and plant forms. The last section of the book deals with drought tolerant and sustainable planting. It is readable, useful and well illustrated.