"Your Eco-Friendly Yard" shows home-owners how to plan and create a personalised ecosystem in their own yards, saving the Earth and saving them time and money. From simple practices, such as selecting appropriate native plants from their region and practicing water efficiency and conservation to proper placement of trees and vegetation and raising animals, there are ideas for everyone. More than 20 projects for the yard are accompanied by simple instructions and step-by-step photos.

About the Author

Tom Girolamo has been practicing sustainable living for more than 15 years and is a highly sought-after speaker for many conservation groups, gardening societies and universities. He holds a B.S. in Forestry, as well as a Permaculture Design Certificate from the Permaculture Research Institute.