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...
A child's garden : 60 ideas to make any garden come alive for children
Dannenmaier, Molly
Paper Book
Until recently, children played outdoors with carefree abandon after school and in the summer. Today, however, children are more likely to spend their free time indoors, watching television, playing video games, or using a computer. But children thrive in the natural world. They love to play in...
Deckscaping : gardening and landscaping on and around your deck
Ellis, Barbara W.
Paper Book
Realize the full potential of your deck, whatever its shape and size. Barbara W. Ellis shows you how to turn your outdoor space into an inviting retreat with long-blooming flowers, butterflies, and a cozy chair. Ellis's straightforward, easy-to-follow advice on plantings, furniture, maintenance...
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...
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...
The lifelong gardener : garden with ease & joy at any age
Gattone, Toni
Paper Book
"The secret to making the most of later life is to keep doing what you love. With practical advice and gentle inspiration, Gattone shows us how gardening can work for people of any age." --Carl Honoré, author of In Praise of Slowness You can keep gardening...
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...
Texas home landscaping
Grant, Greg.
Paper Book
Texas Home Landscaping is an updated, expanded edition of Creative Homeowner's award-winning best seller on landscaping Texas-style. Readers will find inspiring ideas for making the home landscape more attractive and functional. The 54 featured designs are created by landscape...
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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