Lawns and Gardens

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

Updated March 24, 2026
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American roots : lessons from the designers reimagining our home gardens
McCullough, Nick
Paper Book
"I love this book. Here are home gardens of designers from every part of our great country that are inspiring proof of a passionate vitality and freshness in American gardening today." -- Page Dickey, author of Uprooted   In recent years, bold...
The artful garden : creative inspiration for landscape design
Van Sweden, James
Paper Book
"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.
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...
The complete book of ground covers : 4000 plants that reduce maintenance, control erosion, and beautify the landscape
Lewis, Gary (Gardener)
Paper Book
Winner of a Golden Laurel at the 2023 GardenComm Media Awards "A magnum opus of ground covers that deserves a place in every gardener's library." --Tony Avent, founder and owner Plant Delights Nursery Ground covers are widely...
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.
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...
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...

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