264 Pages
289 Color & 11 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
264 Pages
289 Color & 11 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
264 Pages
289 Color & 11 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
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Swathes of the human world are covered in ornamental grass lawns; they are the single most commonly encountered horticultural feature on the planet. Unfortunately, they are now often viewed as resource-draining green deserts due to the lack of plant and animal diversity, the need for frequent mowing and watering, and addition of lawn greening products to keep them looking at their best. It is a... Read more
Preface
1 ‘Lawn’ a word that is strangling itself
2 Tapestry lawns: form & functioning
3 Species roles in tapestry lawns
4 Wildlife
5 How to make one
6 Maintenance
7 Outcomes
8 Tapestry lawn plants
9 Other useful plant species
Biography
Dr Lionel Smith received his PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Reading in 2014. He is currently Lecturer in Horticulture at Myerscough College, Lancashire, and lives in St. Anne’s-on-Sea.
