Predictions about future effects of climate change range from mild to dire -- but we're already seeing warmer winters, hotter summers, and more extreme storms. Proposed solutions often seem expensive and complex, and can leave us as individuals at a loss, wondering what, if anything, can be done. Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt offer a rallying cry in response -- instead of wringing our hands, let's roll up our sleeves. Based on decades of experience, this book is packed with simple, practical steps anyone can take to beautify any landscape or garden, while helping protect the planet and the species that call it home. Topics include: Working actively to shrink our carbon footprint through mindful landscaping and gardening; Creating cleaner air and water; Increasing physical comfort during hotter seasons; Supporting birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife. This book is the ideal tool for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals who want to be part of the solution to climate change.
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- Includes bibliographical references and index
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- 712
- Dewey Decimal Edition Number
- 23
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- Canadian Electronic Library (Firm),
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- 9781771422758 9780865718883
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- 1 electronic text (xii, 307 pages)
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- Gabriola Island [British Columbia
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Table of Contents
- Front Cover 1
- Advance Praise 2
- Title Page 4
- Rights Page 5
- Contents 6
- Acknowledgments 8
- Foreword 10
- Preface 12
- Introduction 14
- A Primer On... Climate Change 19
- Section One - Lawn 23
- 1-1 Liberate the Lawn 26
- A Primer On... Landscape Chemicals 32
- 1-2 Reduce the Extent of Lawn 36
- 1-3 Minimize Use of Power Tools 41
- 1-4 Revive Damaged Lawns 45
- 1-5 Provide Good Preparation for New Lawns 49
- 1-6 Replace Some Lawn with Meadow 52
- 1-7 Ideas for Large/Public Lawns 57
- Section Two - Trees & Shrubs 61
- 2-1 Take Good Care of Woody Plants 65
- 2-2 Choose Species Able toTolerate Changing Conditions 71
- 2-3 Maximize Carbon Storage in Woody Plants 76
- 2-4 Get the Most Cooling Benefit from Trees 80
- Section Three - Water 85
- A Primer On... Water Chemistry and Plants 88
- 3-1 Make Landscapes More Drought-Tolerant 90
- 3-2 Use Climate-WiseIrrigation Methods 93
- 3-3 Install Water-Collection Systems — Rain Barrels and Cisterns 97
- 3-4 Add Water-Absorbing Features — Rain Gardens, Bioswales, and Drywells 100
- 3-5 Create or Maintain Water Features — Ponds, Fountains, Pools, Etc. 105
- Section Four - Ecosystems 111
- A Primer On... Native Plants 116
- 4-1 Prioritize for Native Plants 118
- 4-2 Plant in Groups and Communities 122
- 4-3 Create Habitat-RichLayers and Edges 126
- 4-4 Enhance Biodiversity 130
- 4-5 Create Semi-WildPatches 136
- Section Five - Soil 141
- A Primer On... Soil Carbon and Ecosystems 145
- 5-1 Maximize Carbon Storage in Soil 147
- 5-2 Minimize Soil Disturbance 151
- 5-3 Avoid Compacting the Soil 155
- 5-4 Build Compost 157
- 5-5 Cover Bare Soil 163
- Section Six - Planning & Design 169
- 6-1 Design New Home Sites with Climate in Mind 171
- 6-2 Fit Landscape to Land 174
- 6-3 Design for Multiple Purposes 177
- 6-4 Create Energy-Wise Landscapes 181
- 6-5 Design Flood-Wise Landscapes 184
- 6-6 Install Buffer Zones 189
- 6-7 Create Fire-Wise Landscapes 193
- 6-8 Incorporate Renewable Energy 199
- 6-9 Design Climate-Wise Driveways and Parking 204
- Section Seven - Herbaceous Plants 210
- 7-1 Choose Regionally-Appropriate Plants 212
- 7-2 Garden to Support Pollinators 218
- 7-3 Control Invasive Plants 223
- 7-4 Design Perennial Gardens to Serve Local Ecosystems 227
- Section Eight - Urban Issues 231
- 8-1 Maximize Urban Vegetation 234
- 8-2 Create More Green Roofs and Green Walls 239
- 8-3 Design Cool Roofs 243
- 8-4 Support the Use of Cool Pavement Techniques 245
- 8-5 Choose Climate-Wise Lighting 248
- 8-6 Create Habitat Corridors 251
- Section Nine - Food 257
- 9-1 Grow Food Above the Ground 260
- 9-2 Grow Long-Lived (Perennial) Sources of Food 265
- 9-3 Use Organic Methods for Growing Food 270
- 9-4 Support Locally Produced Food 274
- 9-5 Harvest Wild Edibles 277
- Section Ten - Materials 281
- 10-1 Stone 284
- 10-2 Wood 287
- 10-3 Metal 292
- 10-4 Concrete 296
- 10-5 Earthen Materials 301
- Conclusion 306
- Endnotes 308
- Index 312
- About the Authors 320
- About New Society Publishers 321
- A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading 322
