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ISSN 1554-656X
The Newsletter of the Ecological Landscaping Association Vol.
15, No.
2 Summer 2008
1 Native Vegetation in Streamside Landscaping
2 Riparian Plantings Deter Canada Geese
3...
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Because land doesn’t come with a manual.
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Price $2.
00
ISSN 1554-656X
The Newsletter of the Ecological Landscaping Association Vol.
15, No.
2 Summer 2008
1 Native Vegetation in Streamside Landscaping
2 Riparian Plantings Deter Canada Geese
3 Landscaping at the Water’s Edge
3 Annual Meeting Notes
4 Lush Yards with Less Water
5 Rain Gardens
6 Turf Tips
7 Paradise Found!
9 Rain Sensors
10 Rain Barrels
11 Green Roofs
11 Welcome New Editor
12 Gleanings
13 Events
14 Unclassifieds
c o n t e n t s
From the editor
• Kat Good-Schiff
Landscapers and other “plant
people” have many opportunities
to both use and conserve water.
In this
issue of The Ecological Landscaper,
you will find ideas for minimizing runoff with a green roof or rain
garden, and ways to save water with
xeriscaping and rain sensors.
Most
importantly, you will find a variety of
ideas for making the most of what we
have without overuse.
Whether you work on the micro
or the macro level, all living things
“Water is
Less