Lawn Gone!: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard (Paperback)

Introduction 
Part ONE: Beyond the Lawn
1: Exploring the Possibilities 
2: Grasses You’ll Never (or Seldom) Mow 
3: Ground-Covering Plants 
4: Small Perennials and Shrubs 
5: Places to Walk, Places to Sit 
6: Ponds, Pavilions, Play Spaces, and Other Fun Features 
7: Downsizing the Lawn 

Part TWO: Out with the Grass, In with a Garden
8: Lawn, Begone! The Pros, Cons, and How-Tos of Grass Removal 
9: Designing and Installing Your Hardscape 
10: Bed Preparation and Planting 
11: Keeping It Alive: Ongoing Maintenance Tips 

Part THREE: The Politics, Health, and Safety of Going Lawnless
12: Contending with HOAs and City Codes 
13: Working with Skeptical Neighbors 
14: Unwelcome Guests: Ticks, Deer, and Rodents 
15: Fire-Resistant Landscaping 
Regional Plant Recommendations 
Northeast    Southeast    Coastal South    Midwest    Northern Plains
Southern Plains   Mountain West    Southwest    Pacific Northwest
Northern California    Southern California

Recommended Resources 
Acknowledgments 
Illustration and Photo Credits 
Index