TY - BOOK AU - Bornstein,Carol AU - Fross,David AU - O'Brien,Bart TI - Reimagining the California lawn: water-conserving plants, practices, and designs SN - 0978997131 AV - SB475.83 .B67 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - Los Olivos, Calif. PB - Cachuma Press KW - Xeriscaping KW - California KW - Gardens KW - Design KW - Lawns KW - Drought-tolerant plants N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Garden designs for lawn replacement -- How to manage, reduce, or remove your lawn -- Plant profiles N2 - Ready to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape? This book features water-conserving plants from around the world and offers design ideas and practical solutions to help you create a vibrant garden that complements our Mediterranean climate. From greenswards and meadows to succulent and kitchen gardens, this book presents alternatives to the traditional lawn that can reduce water use, beautify the landscape, and attract birds and butterflies. --Adapted from back cover ER -