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About Front Yard Gardens: Growing More Than Grass
Review With so many great photos of front yard gardens, this book provides a great motivation to rip out grass in your front lawn. -- Janice Kreider ― GrowingEdibles.com Published On: 2008-11-25 Liz Primeau offers wise guidance on how to go about converting a costly front lawn into an attractive home entrance with curb appeal. The lavishly illustrated text contains proposals for a diversity of gardens before different style homes in a range of climates. Some are photographed at different times of the year so that the viewer will have greater awareness of the seasonal changes, which affect the look of a home entry. What sets this inspiring book apart from similar works is the author's practical, environmentally friendly advice and step-by-step instructions on gardening in the front yard. ― National Garden Clubs Published On: 2010-06-01 The green green grass of home doesn't interest Liz Primeau. She's a front yard rebel and proud of it. Her 65 by 40-foot lawn is long gone, replaced by a gregarious gathering of vibrant vegetation -- fabulous flowers, cacti, shrub and small trees. The results are spectacular. -- Joanne Richard ― Wetaskiwin Times-Advertiser Published On: 2009-05-02 Must-read resource. -- Bill Brooks ― Calgary Herald Published On: 2017-07-13 Packed with practical tips and more than 250 beautiful photographs, this new, revised edition of Firefly's Front Yard Gardens explores the history of the lawn and our attachment to it. The book profiles 75 front yard gardens from across North America; provides step-by-step instructions to start and grow a fabulous front yard garden. -- Rob Mooy ― Kingston This Week Published On: 2010-07-01 Primeau's inspiration for a front yard garden originated in Amsterdam, but most of the featured yards are from Southern Ontario. The rest of Canada is included, as are places in the United States. Of particular interest is watching her front yard metamorphose from all grass with a few foundation plants to a full-frontal flower fantasy. The 75 featured yards provide inspiration in their own right, but it's the listing of plants and when they flower that enables the reader to replicate this look at home. The lush photographs by Andrew Leyerle make the reader aspire to the same beauty. The book explores different types of front yard gardens: cottage, small city, opulent, minimalist, fusion, natural, neighbourhood, and my favourite, secret gardens. The index is very helpful and of particular note, so is her recommended reading. The Canadian resources are a treat for northern eyes. Front Yard Gardens isn't just another pretty flower book, it's one for the reference shelves and should be well-thumbed by novice and expert gardeners alike. -- Peggy Mackenzie ― Toronto Star Published On: 2010-05-22 This is a picture book of beautiful gardens, as well as hints and instructions on how to turn your dull front lawn into a lush and blooming year-round vista. You have a choice of cottage, minimalist, opulent, shady, natural or even secret gardens--and no more mowing. -- Annie Boulanger ― Burnaby Now Published On: 2010-06-26 I love this book! The photographs are plentiful, large and inspiring. The captions are extensive and informative, highlighting and explaining what is shown...Oh, for time, money and energy enough to create a garden like these! If you like houses and gardens, get this book. ― Escarpment Views Published On: 2010-08-22 Primeau provides a variety of approaches to the front yard garden. -- Terry Peters ― North Shore News Published On: 2010-09-15 [Review of previous edition:] Showcases more than 70 gardens from around the country that tackle the challenge of front yard design from a variety of perspectives. -- Rita Pelczar ― American Gardener Published On: 2003-10-15 [Review of previous edition:] Help in rejuvenating a front yard so that flowers, foliage, textures, and hardscaping come together in inviting swaths to both beautify and benefit the environment. -- Alice Joyce ― Booklist
