Lawns and Gardens

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

Updated March 24, 2026
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Beautiful no-mow yards : 50 amazing lawn alternatives
Hadden, Evelyn J.
Paper Book
 "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...
Beginner's guide to gardening : creating a beautiful yard from the ground up
Paper Book
A child's garden : enchanting outdoor spaces for children and parents
Dannenmaier, Molly
Paper Book
This gorgeous, full-color exploration of the family garden--stuffed with resourceful ideas and easy--to-complete projects--shows how to create thriving gardens that serve both the child's need for creative play and the adult's yearning for beauty and serenity. 100 full-color photos.
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.
Paper Book
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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