Publisher's Synopsis
"Rarely does a gardening book raise eyebrows, let alone hell." - Diana Morse
Fire the Landscaper is a biting critique of current landscape design and maintenance practices. The book explores the health risks, cultural biases, origins, and the insults to Mother Nature caused by our culturally backed, legally enforced obsession with artificial representations of nature. Inside this book you'll learn:- How to create a healthier, more beautiful lawn and landscape by doing LESS
- The origins of the grass lawn
- The dangers of pesticides in and around your home
- The dirty secrets of the landscaper industry from an insider
- The dirtier secrets of homeowner's associations and local code enforcement
- Practical solutions aligned with nature to increase the health and productivity of landscapes
- An introduction to permaculture.