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Acknowledgments | p. ix |
Introduction | p. 1 |
Arranging the Landscape to Help Cool a House in Summer | p. 5 |
The Sun and the Wind | p. 7 |
Shading the House | p. 21 |
ACTION: Provide Shade During Early Morning and Late Afternoon | p. 23 |
ACTION: Shade the House During Mid-afternoon and Mid-morning | p. 26 |
ACTION: Shade South-facing Windows and Walls | p. 30 |
Cooling the Air Around the House | p. 35 |
ACTION: Add Trees and Many Other Plants to Your Landscape | p. 37 |
ACTION: Capture Breezes | p. 38 |
Cooling the Ground near the House | p. 43 |
ACTION: Shade the Ground with Living Plants | p. 44 |
ACTION: Cover Bare Ground with Mulch | p. 46 |
ACTION: Minimize the Extent of Mown Lawn | p. 46 |
ACTION: Minimize Hard Surfaces, Especially Near the House | p. 48 |
ACTION: Use "Cool Pavement" On Driveways | p. 49 |
Arranging the Landscape to Help Warm a House in Winter | p. 53 |
Taking Advantage of the Sun's Heat | p. 55 |
ACTION: Allow Maximum Sunlight to Reach the House at Midday | p. 57 |
ACTION: Make the Most of Morning and Afternoon Sunlight | p. 60 |
Reducing the Chilling Effect of Winter Wind | p. 63 |
ACTION: Plant a Windbreak | p. 64 |
ACTION: Plant a Buffer near the House | p. 68 |
ACTION: Position Structures to Deflect Wind | p. 70 |
Designing the Realm of Plants | p. 73 |
Creating Healthy Working Ecosystems | p. 75 |
ACTION: Use Regionally Native Plants | p. 77 |
ACTION: Select Plants That Contribute to the Work of Nature | p. 82 |
ACTION: Match Plants to Soil Conditions | p. 83 |
ACTION: Add Nothing; Just Remove Unwanted Plants | p. 87 |
Reducing (or Eliminating) Lawn | p. 89 |
ACTION: Stop Mowing Some of the Lawn | p. 91 |
ACTION: Replace Some Amount of Existing Lawn with Other Elements | p. 93 |
ACTION: Design a Lawn-free Landscape | p. 96 |
Using Water Efficiently | p. 99 |
ACTION: Design Gardens for Least Water Demand | p. 100 |
ACTION: Manage Runoff with Topography | p. 103 |
ACTION: Collect Rainwater | p. 106 |
Designing the Whole Property | p. 111 |
Fitting the Landscape to the Land | p. 113 |
ACTION: Revise Your Ideas to Fit the Terrain | p. 115 |
ACTION: Use the Gentlest Terrain for Things That Need It | p. 116 |
ACTION: Use Steeper Slopes for Things That Don't Need Level Land | p. 117 |
Designing the Car Zone | p. 119 |
ACTION: Put the Driveway in the Right Place | p. 120 |
ACTION: Design the Car Zone Big Enough, but Not Too Big | p. 124 |
ACTION: Choose Suitable Paving Material | p. 127 |
Making the Most of Every Element | p. 131 |
ACTION: Design for Function As Well As Appearance | p. 131 |
ACTION: Design for Multipurpose | p. 134 |
ACTION: Use Materials Efficiently | p. 136 |
Situating New Homes with Energy in Mind | p. 139 |
ACTION: Position the House for Maximum Solar Gain | p. 140 |
ACTION: Situate Buildings in Accord with the Wind | p. 142 |
ACTION: Plan First, Cut Later | p. 143 |
ACTION: Buy the Right Land for Your Needs | p. 144 |
Construction and Care | p. 147 |
Installing and Maintaining Planted Areas | p. 149 |
ACTION: Limit Importing Topsoil from Off-site | p. 149 |
ACTION: Amend Soil Only When Necessary, and with a Light Touch | p. 152 |
ACTION: Plant Trees and Shrubs Properly | p. 158 |
ACTION: Mulch Bare Garden Soil | p. 163 |
ACTION: Plant Wildflower Meadows So They Thrive | p. 165 |
ACTION: Create Healthy Low-maintenance Lawns | p. 170 |
ACTION: Water Wisely | p. 173 |
ACTION: Acquire Plants Appropriately | p. 176 |
Building Structures in the Landscape | p. 179 |
ACTION: Lay Patios and Paths to Be Durable | p. 179 |
ACTION: Build Stone Walls so They Hold Up Well | p. 184 |
ACTION: Build Wood Structures for Long Life | p. 186 |
ACTION: Use Alternative, Renewable Materials | p. 192 |
Constructing New Homesites | p. 197 |
ACTION: Protect the Site Before and During Construction | p. 197 |
ACTION: Use Energy-efficient Construction Techniques | p. 202 |
ACTION: Consider Building an Earth-sheltered Home | p. 205 |
ACTION: Heal the Site after Construction | p. 209 |
Generating Energy in Your Landscape | p. 211 |
Making Electricity from Sunlight | p. 217 |
What's Involved? | p. 218 |
What's Required? | p. 219 |
Generating Electricity from the Wind | p. 223 |
What's Involved | p. 224 |
What's Required | p. 225 |
Harnessing the Energy of Flowing Water | p. 229 |
What's Involved? | p. 230 |
What's Required? | p. 230 |
Capturing the Warmth of the Ground | p. 235 |
What's Involved? | p. 235 |
What's Required? | p. 236 |
Lights in the Landscape | p. 239 |
Lighting with Energy in Mind | p. 241 |
ACTION: Use the Right Energy Source for the Job | p. 241 |
ACTION: Arrange Electrical Circuits to Allow Maximum Control | p. 243 |
ACTION: Install Various Kinds of Controls | p. 244 |
ACTION: Use the Most Appropriate Light Bulb | p. 246 |
ACTION: Point Light Downward, Not at the Sky | p. 250 |
ACTION: Clean and Maintain Light Fixtures | p. 252 |
Conclusion | p. 253 |
Details and Calculations | p. 257 |
Plant Lists | p. 265 |
Resources | p. 273 |
Endnotes | p. 277 |
Bibliography | p. 281 |
Index | p. 285 |
About the Author | p. 293 |
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