Grow more with less : sustainable garden methods for great landscapes with less water, less work, less money

**Horticultural expert Vincent Simeone helps you plan your green garden in this practical, holistic guide.** With detailed, strategic timelines for both short-term and long-term gardening techniques, __Grow More with Less__ lets you put your best foot forward in creating an efficient, sustainable home landscape. From composting and mulching to planting trees, author **Vincent Simeone** covers all the eco-friendly essentials in one straightforward handbook. Simeone makes the what, how, and why of sustainable gardening unmistakably clear: why we should plant for the long-term, how to make the best plant selections possible, how to manage invasive species, how to make the most of your lawn (regardless of its size), the importance of IPM (integrated pest management) in fighting insects and pests, how to conserve water with proper irrigation, installing rain barrels and cisterns, and more. Even when the solution is to do nothing - for instance, leaving some parts of a lawn un-mowed in order to save time and money while attracting local wildlife - __Grow More with Less__ enables you to confidently make the call. With effective, time-proven recommendations like these, field-tested in a large botanical garden and adapted for home use by Vincent Simeone, __Grow More with Less__ is your complete step-by-step personal roadmap for green gardening. Eco-friendly strategic planning for your garden The right plant for the right place Attracting wildlife to ensure a sustainable garden Integrated pest management Water conservation Sustainable lawn care Maintaining a healthy garden from the ground up. Provides detailed instructions for creating sustainable landscaped homes using eco-friendly products and methods.