Energy-Wise Landscape Design: A New Approach for Your Home and Garden
- ISBN-10
- 0865716536
- ISBN-13
- 9780865716537
- Category
- House & Home
- Pages
- 304
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-04-01
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers
- Author
- Sue Reed
Description
Save money and energy while adding natural beauty to your home.
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