If you're craving a simpler, moresustainable way to garden, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens is your perfectstarting point. This beginner-friendly guide embraces the principles ofpermaculture to help you design and maintain self-sustaining gardens thatrequire less effort and fewer inputs while delivering more joy, nourishment,and ecological benefit.Authors Fred Meyer, a certifiedpermaculture designer and founder of the nonprofit EarthMind Practice, and JenKardos, a licensed mental health therapist and wellness coach, combine theirexpertise to present a fresh, accessible approach to eco-conscious gardening.Their method is rooted in working with nature rather than against it, using aholistic strategy that promotes biodiversity, natural pest and weed control,and year-round abundance. Inside, you’ll discover how toselect and grow 60+ productive, low-maintenance plants suited for urban lots, small yards, and larger spaces alike. Thebook also includes detailed guidance on building practical garden systems, suchas high-yield mini orchards, edible borders, and low-effort irrigationsolutions. Meyer and Kardos also explore how gardens can nurtureboth physical and mental health, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits ofconnecting with nature. Whether you're growing food for your family, trying toreduce your environmental impact, or simply looking to spend less time weedingand watering, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens will show you how to create abeautiful, resilient garden that thrives in harmony with the land and yourlifestyle. Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens is a beginner-friendly guide to creatingsustainable, productive gardens using permaculture principles. Learn how towork with nature—not against it—while saving time, money, and effort. AuthorsFred Meyer and Jen Kardos show readers how to design thriving backyard orsmall-space gardens using natural pest control, biodiversity, and seasonaltechniques. Featuring 60+ profiles of attractive and edible plants, DIY project instructions, andreal-life success stories, this accessible book is perfect for anyone seeking alow-stress, high-impact gardening lifestyle—no matter your experience level orspace limitations. Autorid: Fred Meyer, Jen Kardos