Lawns and Gardens

Green up your space with these books from the Grand Prairie Libraries.

Updated March 24, 2026
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The artful garden : creative inspiration for landscape design
Van Sweden, James
Ebook
"I want to put the mystery back into the heart of garden design, where it needs to be. It's what lures you in through the gate, keeps you moving through the landscape, and fills you with excitement along the way. The sense of mystery is what turns a mere display of plants, paths, and ornaments...
Beautiful no-mow yards : 50 amazing lawn alternatives
Hadden, Evelyn J.
Ebook
 "A compelling rationale for ignoring the siren song of the 'perfect' lawn, and step-by-step instructions for creating easy-care, planet-friendly patches of paradise." --Fine Gardening   In Beautiful No-Mow Yards, Evelyn Hadden offers the ultimate guide to...
Dream backyards : from planters to decks, over 30 projects to create a beautiful outdoor living space
Paper Book
From water gardens to decks to patios and paths, Dream Backyards--from the editors of The Family Handyman magazine--presents stylistic concepts and hundreds of full-color photos--plus at-a-glance information on skill levels, tools needed, and approximate project costs.
Garden renovation : transform your yard into the garden of your dreams
Schwartz, Bobbie
Paper Book
"Provides inspiration for turning a tired garden into an enlivening treat." --The English Garden Your garden, just like your house, sometimes needs a makeover. The change can be as minor as replacing a shrub or as major as pulling everything up and starting...
Landscaping your home : creative ideas from America's best gardeners
Paper Book
Gardening enthusiasts will be inspired by this series of garden design books from more than 50 of America's best gardeners, landscape architects, horticulturists, and nursery owners. They'll discover a wealth of information on everything from planting perennial borders and garden rooms to landscape...
The lawn bible : how to keep it green, groomed, and growing every season of the year
Mellor, David R.
Paper Book
Cultivate the lawn of your dreams with this guide from a master groundskeeper, including everything you need to know from planting to dealing with pests.   In The Lawn Bible, Mellor offers you everything you need to know about lawn care for your part...
Lawn gone! : low-maintenance, sustainable, attractive alternatives for your yard
Penick, Pam.
Paper Book
A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Homeowners spend billions of hours-and dollars-watering, mowing, and...
Martha's flowers : a practical guide to growing, gathering, and enjoying
Stewart, Martha
Paper Book
The essential resource from Martha Stewart, with expert advice and lessons on gardening and making the most of your spectacular blooms Martha Stewart's lifelong love of flowers began at a young age, as she dug in and planted alongside her father in their family garden, growing...
Sugar snaps & strawberries : simple solutions for creating your own small-space edible garden
Bellamy, Andrea.
Paper Book
Imagine savoring fresh-picked strawberries on a weekend morning, plucking plump figs from your mini-orchard to quarter and serve at a farm-to-table meal with friends, or harvesting and sautéing the edible stalks of garlic bulbs. If the size of your space is bringing you back to reality, here's...
What is my plant telling me? : an illustrated guide to houseplants and how to keep them alive
Hay Hinsdale, Emily L.
Ebook
Keep your house plants alive and thriving with this illustrated, accessible guide to popular house plants for new and experienced plant-parents alike. Many new gardeners are finally starting to understand why bringing the outside indoors is so appealing. From improving home décor...

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