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TOUCH THE EARTH: 21ST CENTURY LANDSCAPING is the latest offering from cutting-edge landscaping entrepreneur Paul Dowlearn. This second book covers the basic steps of landscaping from the planning and design stage to long term care and maintenance. Along the way, Paul shares his vision for the 21st Century and what we must consider as we begin the journey toward a sustainable future. The most critical issue facing homeowners today is the availability of fresh water. Water collection, irrigation techniques, soil improvement, plant selection, and every other facet of the industry have been impacted to show major improvement in the first fifteen years of this New Millenium. A major shift in landscaping goals and attitudes has naturally come with these positive changes. The era of high maintenance, copious irrigation, and chemically controlled landscaping is coming to an end. Here is one seasoned veteran's view as to what is happening today and what will inevitably become the future of home landscaping. We must touch the Earth with respect, reverence, and a greater awareness of The Web of Life. www.wvlandscape.com.

About the Author

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Paul Dowlearn is the co-owner of Wichita Valley Landscape, past president of the Red River Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, member of the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Research Center, Riverbend Nature Center, and Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association. Paul has lived in Wichita Falls, Texas, since he was three years old and has been an avid gardener since childhood. Paul does landscape design and installation through his nursery in Wichita Falls, and has focused on xeriscape and low maintenance landscapes for the last twenty years. Paul has authored numerous articles on native and well adapted plants, plus organic gardening methods for newspapers and magazines, as well as speaking to many organizations throughout Texas and Oklahoma. he has hosted local radio and TV call-in shows and teaches landscaping courses at Vernon College.