A guide to improving the environmental performance of any landscape through the use of green construction and maintenance.Landscapes create obvious environmental benefits but can have unrecognized negative impacts. Adam Regn Arvidson outlines the five primary problem issuesmdash;plant pots; vehicle fuel; energy consumption; water/fertilizer use; and green wastemdash;and details a variety of practices; ranging from exceedingly simple ideas to long-term investments; for making the installation and upkeep of landscapes more green.A companion website; GreeningtheLandscapeBook.com; provides readers with additional resources and case studies; arranged by environmental impact and geography.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nice origami for childrenBy JaneBasic Origami but clear folding diagrams and nice creative ways to utilize the foldings. Very realistic results - not perfectly staged and attractive only in the photo. I have had good results teaching actual real children using these instructions.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Origami in the Classroom Book 2: Activities for Winter ThroBy A CustomerThe second in a series of two books designed for classroom utilization. The book has a series of projects that have been adapted to American events and holidays. The second book includes projects for Washingtons Birthday. St. Valentines Day. Easter. Mothers Day. and for variety a penguin. clowns. and a crab. The book is unique in that it states the appropriate grade level; lower. middle. and upper as well as the required time for completing each project. The written instruction are easy to follow. This book would be appropriate for children seven years and older.
