Your Eco-friendly Yard: Sustainable Ideas to Save You Time, Money and the Earth (Paperback)

~ Tom Girolamo (Author)

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Product Description

Your Eco-Friendly Yard shows you how to plan and create a personalized ecosystem in your own yard. You’ll discover 20 projects, such as selecting appropriate native plants for your region, practicing water efficiency and conservation, and proper placement of trees and vegetation, plus tips and expert advice for saving the earth, as well as time and money,

About the Author

Tom Girolamo has been practicing sustainable living for more than 15 years and is a highly sought-after speaker for many conservation groups, gardening societies and universities. He holds a B.S. in Forestry, as well as a Permaculture Design Certificate from the Permaculture Research Institute.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (August 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440202427
• ISBN-13: 978-1440202421
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,602 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personality Approach to Lanscapes, July 23, 2009

By	Thomas Parker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really enjoyed this book. It is one of those unusual books that doubles as a reference book or a fun read. Normally books that are useful as reference books are too dry to just sit down and be an enjoyable read. I learned from this book and had fun reading it. Now that I have had the pleasure of reading it, I will keep it on the book shelf as a definitive reference. Way to go Tom Girolamo!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be a Friend of the Earth, July 23, 2009

By	Erin L. Prais-hintz "Tesori Trovati Jewelry C... (Plover, WI) - See all my reviews

Eco-friendly. It means different things to different people. Everything from cars to washing detergent to anything in between is being touted these days as Eco-Friendly.

What I think of as Eco-Friendly is a friend of the earth....someone who practices what he preaches....who cares for this place called Earth and shows that in every aspect of his living...who believes wholeheartedly in the truth that we are one people on one planet and we all must do what we can to make ourselves more sustainable while protecting and conserving our natural resources. That person is Tom Girolamo.

I have heard Tom Girolamo speak on numerous occasions. Tom is a perfect blend of entertaining enlightenment. There is one thing that defines who he is: Passion.

Tom is passionate about creating landscapes that suit your lifestyle and are therefore sustainable. There is nothing he likes better than to design a beautiful outdoor space that is inviting and Earth-friendly, or take your existing landscape and re-work it to make it fit your present and future lifestyle. Tom shows his passion for sustainability throughout his book. And he is not into cookie-cutter landscape plans but really wants to tailor a space to be perfect for you.

Tom is a passionate educator. He has a great sense of humor and a warmth that always shines through in his presentations, and this book is no different. Since I have met Tom personally and heard him give educational talks on this very subject, I really enjoyed how his personality shines through in this book. It doesn't read like a textbook, but rather like having a conversation with a trusted friend who happens to know an awful lot of practical advice about landscapes and outdoor spaces.

Tom is a passionate about having fun. I love his ideas on things that are not what I would typically think of when planning a landscape...like the pleasures of outdoor shower rooms and a wood fired brick oven for entertaining. He really takes the time to get to know who his clients are to ensure that their landscape is not just pretty green space that is viewed through their windows, but rather an extension of their living spaces, integrated perfectly into their lives.

If you are looking for a fun, informative and passionate guide to help you create a personalized ecosystem for your green space, then Your Eco-friendly Yard: Sustainable Ideas to Save You Time, Money and the Earth is a great book for you or as a gift for anyone who loves the Earth.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, well worth the $$$$$$, July 23, 2009

By	David Lutz "David Lutz" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A great book and well worth the money! We are all to conventional in our thinking....just doing what the neighbors are doing. Our neighborhoods and yards become a cookie cutter all closely resembling each other, and each of us as if programmed by design march out of our homes on Saturday mornings to maintain what we have created.
This author utilizes a refreshing style of unconventional thinking for those who wish to create a yard that is out of the norm from every one else. In todays society "time is money" and what better way to capitilize on time than to have a yard that is "self maintaining".
People are are different and so are our needs when it comes to the environment that we live and play in. Not all the ideas in this authors book will work for everyone in every yard setting but, this book will surely give the reader so many ideas to comprehend that I am sure you will find some ideas and projects that will fit your needs and lifestyle.
Your eco-friendly yard is a must for the home owner who is not afraid to step out of the norm and wants to create a environment that is beautiful, self maintaining, and sustainable. Whether your staring out with a new home and landscape or got the itch to redo an existing yard, Don't start until you read this book. (5 stars)