Lawns and Gardens

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

Updated March 24, 2026
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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.
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...
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.
Landscape ideas you can use : how to choose structures, surfaces & plants that transform your yard
Peterson, Chris
Paper Book
A beautiful, inspiring book featuring well-chosen examples of landscape designs that succeed. This book goes beyond pretty pictures to include specific information on plant and hardscaping options so you can make an informed decision on which options make sense for your yard. Subjects covered...
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...

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