Groundcover Revolution: How To Use Sustainable, Low-Maintenance, Low-Water Groundcovers To Replace Your Turf

The lush green expanse that is often desired by suburban homeowners is not only difficult to maintain, but, in many cases, it’s also bad for the environment. Jentz, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener, treats readers to a book that’s lavishly illustrated with lush photos. The book will likely inspire readers to choose various plantings that will be beautiful, easy to take care of, and a better match for the ecosystem where they live. The author demonstrates that groundcovers are better than turf grass, as the author calls it, at suppressing weeds. A properly selected groundcover can aggressively take over a space, amend soil insufficiencies, and solve the problem of mowing a hillside. The book contains clear instructions about how to select the proper plant, add it to a garden, and keep it happy. Fifty plants are highlighted with notes about their botanical specifics. There is even a chapter that tells readers how to handle areas where nothing at all seems to grow. Information about plant suppliers is also included.